It seems as if technology is creating a revolution in just about every Olympic sport. Swimmers use new electronic starting blocks that can sense the exact moment a swimmer's feet leave the pad. Using this technology, they can determine if they are taking too long to leave the block, adding milliseconds to their times. It is designed to slide through the water with the least amount of friction and resistance. These arrows can be shot at speeds of up to 241 kilometers per hour.
Olympic shooters use a video laser sighting system to track minute aiming flaws.
Tiny microphones located on the target pick up sound waves that can determine precisely where the bullet strikes the target. This technology replaces the controversial practice of simply eyeballing the entry point. However, not all of the new technology focuses exclusively on sport. An interesting new technological innovation of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games is the new security badge worn by athletes, officials and coaches. These new badges are able to transmit special codes and information as the wearer approaches security checkpoints.