How Tech Snuck Up on Sport (Part One)

03/30/23 • 13 min

Tech Chairs - The Sports Technology Podcast

Tech Chairs is a new podcast exploring the many ways technology drives sport. In the first episode, sports presenter, John Inverdale and sports tech entrepreneur, Rebecca Hopkins take a sprint through sports tech’s history.
Joining them are experts, Andy Harland, Naomi Stenhouse and Andy Miah, who explain how we arrived at many of the innovations we have today. From the evolution of trainers to why Lycra is the greatest sports tech invention of all time – sit down, tune in, find out.
To find out more about the ever-changing world of sports technology, listen to Part Two of How Tech Snuck Up on Sport subscribe to Tech Chairs or sign up for Access Innovation, our fortnightly newsletter.

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Tech Chairs - The Sports Technology Podcast

Technology is changing each aspect of every sport we all love ... and Tech Chairs explains how.
Tech Chairs is a new sports podcast which is presented by broadcaster, John Inverdale and sports tech entrepreneur, Rebecca Hopkins. Each week, John and Rebecca are given insider insights by tech experts, sports entrepreneurs, elite coaches, industry leaders and champion athletes.
If you’ve ever wanted to know why the handlebars of bikes got so small? How Hawk-Eye was invented? Which football team had the first club TV channel? Or why Ali, Jordan, Messi or Ronaldo might not be sports biggest influencers... tune into Tech Chairs.
From the evolution of trainers to how DNA impacts your injuries, Tech Chairs is a must listen for sports fans, sports executives and the ‘sports tech curious’.
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How Tech Snuck Up on Sport (Part Two)

This is part two of our brief history of the relationship between sport and technology. In this show we look at the tech-led revolution of the past two decades, as data, new realities and wearable tech shapes how we train, view and engage with the sports we love.
Rebecca and John talk to experts Andy Harland, Naomi Stenhouse, Andy Miah and Ben Langdown, who guide us through these recent changes. And if you thought Mohammed Ali, Michael Jordan or Lionel Messi was sports’ GOAT (greatest of all time) you’ll want to hear why we might disagree.
To find out more about sports tech and tech-led innovations, listen to Part One of How Tech Snuck Up on Sport or if you are fascinated at the impact Hawkeye has had on sports, the next episode is for you. Don’t forget to subscribe to Tech Chairs or sign up for Access Innovation, our fortnightly newsletter.