From wavelights to smart watches and supplements, how technology rules athletics world

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge (white jersey) takes the start of his attempt to bust the mythical two-hour barrier for the marathon on October 12 2019 in Vienna. [AFP]

It is not only the revolutionary shoe that has been fashioned to propel an athlete to super-fast times.

From biosensors to wavelight and from smart sport watches to supplements, the debate on whether technology is giving some athletes an undue advantage continues to rage.

In athletics circles, for instance, a watch is not just a timer; special watches are used to enhance training and eventually contribute to improved performance.