UK Sport has teamed up with BAE Systems, the British defence and aerospace company, in order to develop new sporting technology to boost Britain’s chances at the 2012 Olympic Games.
The five-year deal focus on sports such as cycling, sailing, canoeing, rowing and bob skeleton, and will also support a number of Paralympic disciplines such as wheelchair basketball, disability athletics and disability swimming.
Dick Olver, chair of BAE Systems, said: “Our partnership with UK Sport demonstrates the vital role that engineering plays in every aspect of day-to-day life and allows us to share our expertise to benefit the sporting heroes of today and tomorrow.”
John Steele, UK Sport chief executive, added: “This deal represents a terrific opportunity for some of our best medal prospects and I am delighted that UK Sport has been able to bring it together.
“The margins between success and failure on the world stage get ever smaller. In Athens in 2004, Chris Hoy won his Olympic cycling gold medal by 0.185 seconds, while the coxless four succeeded in the rowing by just 0.08 seconds. There is no doubt whatsoever that the equipment they used helped them in their endeavours, and it is these fractional margins of victory we are looking to help secure for the future.”
UK Sport has teamed up with BAE Systems, the British defence and aerospace company, in order to develop new sporting technology to boost Britain’s chances at the 2012 Olympic Games.
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UK Sport has teamed up with BAE Systems, the British defence and aerospace company, in order to develop new sporting technology to boost Britain’s chances at the 2012 Olympic Games.
The five-year deal focus on sports such as cycling, sailing, canoeing, rowing and bob skeleton, and will also support a number of Paralympic disciplines such as wheelchair basketball, disability athletics and disability swimming.
Dick Olver, chair of BAE Systems, said: “Our partnership with UK Sport demonstrates the vital role that engineering plays in every aspect of day-to-day life and allows us to share our expertise to benefit the sporting heroes of today and tomorrow.”
John Steele, UK Sport chief executive, added: “This deal represents a terrific opportunity for some of our best medal prospects and I am delighted that UK Sport has been able to bring it together.
“The margins between success and failure on the world stage get ever smaller. In Athens in 2004, Chris Hoy won his Olympic cycling gold medal by 0.185 seconds, while the coxless four succeeded in the rowing by just 0.08 seconds. There is no doubt whatsoever that the equipment they used helped them in their endeavours, and it is these fractional margins of victory we are looking to help secure for the future.”
UK Sport has teamed up with BAE Systems, the British defence and aerospace company, in order to develop new sporting technology to boost Britain’s chances at the 2012 Olympic Games.
Life Fitness has reimagined cardio with the launch of its Symbio line which has been
designed with advanced biomechanics and offers deep levels of customisation
As the UK healthcare sector struggles with ever-increasing demand, health club operators are stepping in and offering members welcome medical support. Kath Hudson reports
Indoor bikes may remain stationary, but the discipline is in constant motion.
Innovators tell Steph Eaves how they’re keeping pace with the latest trends
Disappointment about being
passed over for promotion
gave Neil Randall, the resilience
he needed to climb the ranks.
He talks to Kath Hudson about
the challenges he faced early
in his career and the skills
he learned from them
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