Subtopic 2
Prosthetics can be perceived as a type of performance-enhancement. Pistorious’s prosthetics were proven to be more efficient than the human ankle, clearly giving him an advantage. The same way governing bodies in sports are there to protect the fairness and integrity of the game, any devices used to enhance performance should be closely examined and, if necessary, banned by these bodies. (Lance Armstrong was proven to have an advantage in cycling after his left testicle was removed)
Argument against: Like Pistorious, multiple other athletes use ‘Cheetahs” yet none of them have had the success that Oscar has had. Clearly, he must be doing something right.
Subtopic 3
In this subtopic, I will discuss unconventional ways to enhance athletic performance. Some view prosthetics as a way to make an athlete better, yet only recently have they been outlawed. Also, 'ergogenics' are ways that athletes use things like blood count to give their bodies a competitive advantage.
Subtopic 4
By allowing a ‘robotic’ man to compete against, and perhaps beat, an able-bodied athlete, the spirit of the Olympics is soiled in a way, because the Greeks believed that Man was the greatest machine under the sun. It would be breaking ancient traditions, and although old-fashioned, the Olympic committee has a duty to uphold the standings of those traditions.
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