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Athletic Equipment Design

Quick fact

The first modern running shoes had simple rubber soles; today's models use carbon-fibre plates and advanced foams that can return up to 80% of the energy from each footstrike.

Why this is interesting

Ever wonder why a running shoe feels bouncy yet stable, or why a tennis racket can send a ball at 130 mph? The secret lies in athletic equipment design—a careful blend of science and art that transforms raw materials into performance-enhancing tools.