Tech at London 2012

The London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony celebrated our embrace of modern technology.

Technology is playing a major role in the 2012 Games, but not just on Twitter and the BBC, the sports themselves have experienced a tech makeover. It includes equipment that can improve a competitor's performance, and technology that provides results more accurate than ever before. Developments over the last few years have meant athletes are more equipped for their sports, leading to many record-breaking moments in the last few Olympic Games.

Here's some of the equipment that could prove to be a deciding factor during London 2012.