The technology for the unfortunate who have lost arms or legs is getting better and better. So many people can now enjoy a lifestyle that’s pretty close to, or even better than, the rest of us. And that includes such sports as running.
Nike’s running blade, dubbed the Flex-Run is one such innovation that allows those with a missing leg to run as well as any athlete with their limbs intact. Check out this video on the marvelous product:
Makes you wonder when people with disabilities are actually thought to have an unfair advantage in sports due to their specialized artificial limbs.
Just think about it. What if one was to voluntarily have their limbs removed and substituted with ones made from the latest synthetic material? You’d be stronger, faster, require less nutrition and be able to withstand temperature extremes better. What would stops us from becoming bionic cyborgs? via
