In 1982, as Robert de Castella was powering his way to gold through the streets of Brisbane and the Queen was visiting the Nathan campus, David Thiel was embarking on an academic career at Griffith University.
Today, Professor David Thiel is a world-respected authority on elite athlete monitoring at the School of Engineering and the Built Environment and will have more than a passing interest in the fast-approaching Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018).
“The world of athlete monitoring has changed immensely since 1982,” Professor Thiel (left) says.
“Athletes are now monitored 24/7 for movement, sleep, food, weight, etc. This technology has moved into commercially available products such as fitbits and smart phones. The use of wearable technology in preparing athletes for competition is almost universal.”
On Wednesday evening, before a public audience at Robina Library, Professor Thiel will explore the role of technology in the lives of elite athletes and the part it

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