David Epstein: Are Athletes Really Getting Faster, Better, Stronger?

Between scientific research in training techniques, how educated trainers and coaches are these days, and advances in nutrition and supplements, athletes are bigger faster and stronger. I get what he was saying with regards to technological advances within the actual event contributing and expansion to demographics that wouldn't get to compete prior, but I think as a whole he's suiting the discussion to fit his argument. He's provoking discussion, but I still think today's athletes in a whole are considerably better than ever.

I think they are because of all the technology they have today. But better??? That im not so sure, ESPECIALLY the centers today. They dont hold a candle to the centers 25 or more years ago

I think that medical technology is in fact increasing, and from what I've read there's also a higher incidence of steroid and HGH usage.