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NOVA•Season 20•Episode 6

Can Science Build a Champion Athlete?

Feb 16, 199355 min

Athletes are training smarter, running faster, jumping higher and generally outperforming their predecessors—thanks to high technology. NOVA covers the record-setting trend for improving sports performance with science.

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Episode Summary

"Can Science Build a Champion Athlete?" is episode 6 of NOVA season 20. It aired on February 16, 1993.

Next: E7 · Diving for Pirate Gold Best of Season 20