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O'Donnell's recent achievements, including breaking the eight-hour barrier in Hawaii at age 39, embody the potential of integrating new technologies into athletic training. His success underscores that even in later stages of a career, athletes are harnessing emerging tools to push beyond previous limits.
The evolution of performance technology forces us to reconsider what human limits are—whether we approach the pinnacle through natural means or augmented enhancements. As Hutchinson states, society must confront whether we move toward embracing "cyborg athletes" or adhere to traditional notions of human capability.