Usain Bolt's record under threat by track that could help athletes smash barrier

Usain Bolt's record under threat by track that could help athletes smash barrier

Usain Bolt’s long-standing 100m world record could be threatened by the first ‘smart’ track. The digital running surface is being developed just outside Cambridge by Feldspar Sport. Bolt’s 100m world record time could soon be under threatGetty The sprinting icon has held the world record for almost 16 yearsGetty Sensors in the track provide real-time data for coaches and athletes. The technology can even give statistics and figures to fans in th…

Imagine an athletic track capable of improving performance by 20%. This is what the British company Feldspar promises, which has developed a revolutionary surface.