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

I think the new old records are not less impressive than those of the past even if now a lot more technology is used, because training is more important than technology.

One example in support of my argument is cycling. Everybody can have a good helmet but not all the athletes have the talent and the training to break a world record. Technology allows athletes to train more effectively and understand their performance better, but breaking a record still requires discipline and years of hard work. The athlete's ability remains the most important factor.

Technology benefits all athletes, not just a few. Because everyone has access to better equipment and training methods, the competition becomes more intense, making new records even harder to achieve. For example, in the Winter Olympics modern tracks used in sports like bobsleigh and luge are designed with advanced technology to ensure precision and speed. Since all competitors use similar technology, athletes must perform at an extremely high level to set a new record.

In the past, timing systems and measurements were less precise, so some records might not have been completeley accurate. Modern technology ensures that performances are measure exactly, which makes new records more reliable and impressive.

In conclusion, records even with technology are a lot more impressive and precise and it's not about the technology that is used, it's about what training every athlete has.