The controversy and pragmatic resolution of the introduction of foot sensors in competitive race walking

Bryce Dyer

Technology in Society, 2023, vol. 73, issue C

Abstract: The adoption of new technology can have a controversial or profound impact upon a sport and how it is performed. Recently, there have been proposals of the potential implementation of sensors in athletes’ footwear to help reduce illegal gait activity during competitive race walking events. This paper investigated the potential impact and implications with this technological introduction. This study utilises a previously peer-reviewed framework proposed for sports technology inclusion discourse and then applies it to the proposed use of foot sensors in race walking. Subsequent to undertaking further scientific inquiry to ascertain whether such technology would cause either significantly disproportionate performance enhancement or injury, it is ultimately proposed on balance that such sensors are appropriate for use in competitive race walking.

Keywords: Race walking; Fairness; Technology; Footwear; Sensors (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2023.102226

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