Check how these running prosthetics help paralympians run faster | Olympic Channel

Check how these running prosthetics help paralympians run faster | Olympic Channel

A global exploration of the past, present and future of technology and science as applied to Olympic sports and athletes. These running prosthetics are capable of recreating the movements of a Paralympian's joints to perfection.
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Stephen Hawking, renowned scientist, dies at 76

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