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Equestrian Tech Enables Connected Saddle, Girth To Track Performance

CWD’s iJump connected saddle was a breakthrough, enabling equestrians to track the performance of the horse. The canter and jump at the approach can be measured along with the frequency, length and speed of strides and also balance and symmetry. Now there’s even more technology coming in the space, as CWD has partnered with French […]

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Ticketmaster CTO Jody Mulkey Chats Machine Learning, Fan Personalization

The following interview is part of our ongoing Expert Series that asks C-level professionals, team presidents, league executives, athletic directors and other sports influencers about their latest thoughts and insights on new technologies impacting the sports industry. Name: Jody Mulkey Company: Ticketmaster  Position: Chief Technology Officer Jody Mulkey is the Chief Technology Officer at Ticketmaster. An accomplished technologist and […]

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PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics Are Already Gearing Up To Be One The Most Technologically Advanced Games

Technology is altering the way we experience sports at every level. In 2018, the PyeongChang Winter Olympics plans to follow this trend. On May 13, the South Korean government announced its plans to implement technological advancements for the 2018 Winter Games. The government plans to break language barriers, as well as alter the way viewers and attendants experience the […]

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How Big Data Aids Marathon Runners

People like to run. It’s a common sight nowadays to see somebody out jogging in the cool early morning hours or working up a sweat on a treadmill in the gym. Running can keep people in shape, but it’s far from easy. An all too familiar story is of somebody making a New Year’s resolution to start running, […]

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