Improvements in technology have greatly changed the equipment for these and other Winter Olympic sports.

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That decision rests with BT, said Mr Pennell but the local population will be hoping for a slice of Olympic technology to remain long after the last yacht has sailed out of the harbour.

BBC: Virtual London 2012 Olympics off starting block

The American Olympic archery team has used the company's technology to help athletes gain and retain composure.

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Sebastian Coe, chairman of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, thinks the strides made in technology means that by the 2020 Games there will be no such thing as a passive armchair fan.

CNN: July 24, 2012 -- Updated 2201 GMT (0601 HKT)