Technology Recap - Clothing

What is the name of the Nike performance clothing famously used by Barcelona?

• AdvPerformance

• VaporKnit

• TotalPerformance

• NikeLite

Which is NOT a benefit for using technology in clothing for sport?

• Keeps athletes dry

• Safety

• Enhanced performance

• Analysis

Match the following technology with the relevant sport

• NFL

• Footwear to enhance comfort, performance and repel moisture

• Grip Socks

• Enhances internal slippage and change of direction

• Cycling

• Glove designed to transfer power from the arm

• Boxing

• A suit that can withstand 600-800 degree heats

• F1

• Mouthguard detecting concussion

What benefits does technology add in swimsuits?

• Reduce drag

• Buoyancy

• Repel water

• Additional weight

True or False: During the 2008 Beijing Olympics, 25 world records were broken. Out of these 25 records, 10 were set using the Speedo LZR Racer suit.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Out of these 25 world records, 23 were set using the Speedo LZR Racer suit.

Who famously wore the Nike VaporFly shoe in the first ever sub 2-hour marathon?

• Martin Lel

• Haile Gebrselassie

• Mo Farrah

• Eliud Kipchoge

What are the benefits of ClimaCool and Dri-Fit technology in football shirts?

• Keeping players dry

• Keeping players healthy

• Keeping players in formation

• Keeping players cool

What is the name of the running shoe type that is extremely lightweight and contains materials specifically arranged by density around the midsole?

• Super Spikes

• Go Fast Shoes

• Angel Spikes

• FlyMore

Answer explanation

What are the benefits of compression garments in sport?

• Reduced inflammation

• Increased removal of waste products

• Provides placebo effect for recovery

• Increased local blood flow