How do they know how fast someone is running or swimming on sports TV broadcasts

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What technology is used? NFL NextGen stats puts some sensors in the equipment, but there’s no way that Olympic swimmers or track athletes are wearing any sensors.

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Cameras connected to software to precisely calculate the time and distance based on start time and distances. They have a grid pattern that the computers use to measure distance which then gives it the speed. The data is displayed on screens for people to access.

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