Improvements in athletic footwear have led to shoes that help athletes run faster and jump higher. They also look cool.
Andy Roddick - Tennis, United States
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Jessica Ennis - Heptathlon, Great Britain
Right before the high jump.
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Kevin Love - Basketball, United States
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Ana Dulce Felix - Marathon, Portugal
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