Table 1.

Benefits and disbenefits to both the athlete and sporting system

Benefits for the athlete	Benefits for the system	Disbenefits for the athlete	Disbenefits for the system
Increased performance data	Improved safety in sport	Athlete consent, confidentiality and data ownership	Unfair competition in sport—‘Technology doping’
Increased value for the athlete	Deterrence to cheating	De-skilling of an athlete	Can facilitate corruption