HMS, TIP EQ-Bank 104 MC

What is the primary purpose of GPS technology in sport performance?

Reducing shoe weight to enhance speed
Monitoring an athlete's location
Monitoring hydration and nutrition that flags over training
Tracking distance, speed and movement intensity

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\(D\)

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D is correct: GPS technology tracks distance, speed and movement intensity, giving athletes and coaches data to manage workload, performance and recovery.

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A is incorrect: Shoe weight reduction relates to equipment innovation, not GPS.
B is incorrect: While GPS involves location data, its purpose in sport is broader performance monitoring.
C is incorrect: Hydration and nutrition monitoring are achieved through apps and biometric sensors, not GPS.