I see your point, but I enjoy a good argument ;)
The sponsor's aim is showing their product is superior so they can flog them to the masses.
Blocking that could limit investment in innovation.
The very fact this shoe is being used and breaking records will spur Adidas, Puma and what have you on to develope better technology. I don't consider it an unfair advantage when this shoe is available in the shops for anyone to buy and use. If you're tied in a sponsor contract that forces you to use inferior products limiting your potential, you've only yourself to blame.
Then you've got no leg to stand on. (sorry)
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Tusk knows where you live, Tue 29 Jun 2021, 15:25,
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