Science and technology are advancing at a very fast rate, affecting all aspects of our lives. Sport is no exception. New technologies allow today's athletes to perform at incredibly high standards and perform feats that at one time were considered impossible. Yet despite the benefits of state-of-the-art equipment, facilities, and training techniques, as well as new knowledge about nutrition and rehabilitation, sport, in some aspects, has actually suffered as a result of science. The creation of machine-like superhumans, increased injuries, the exclusion of athletes, experimentation against ethical guidelines, and a loss of tradition of sport, are some examples of the negative effects science has had on sport. Overall, it is very difficult to answer the question, Has science improved sport?