In 2009, Usain Bolt set a world record for the 100 meter race, clocking in at 9.58 seconds. For viewers tuning in at home, his record might have been undetectable. After all, we’re talking fractions of a second between previous records and fellow racers.
But imagine if Bolt’s biomechanics had been analyzed in real time by experts in related fields who could have deciphered the data for at-home viewers. Perhaps fans might’ve been able to better wrap their heads around the spectacular feat of running at 27.8 miles per hour. Perhaps historical data might have also been applied to show how Bolt pulled off the speediest 100-meter run in history.