Does the use of technology make new world records less impressive than those of the past?

I believe that the increased use of technology in the Winter games does make new world records less impressive. I think this because some countries, such as Norway, the Netherlands and the United States, have an advantage as they have the economic resources to continually develop new technology to succeed in Winter sports. This makes their gold medals and their latest achievements in the Winter Olympics slightly less inspiring, as they were achieved with the help of their money and their technology. An example is the recent Olympic world record set by Xandra Velzeboer of the Netherlands in speed skating. To achieve this world record, Ms Velzeboer had the latest ice skates, helmet, gloves, suit, shin guards, neck guard, and safety glasses. These were all the latest technology and are not cheap. Many countries however do not possess the economic resources to gain such an advantage in winter sports.