Across multiple sports, innovative movement techniques have revolutionized performance. In ski jumping, the V-style jump, pioneered in the 1980s, increased jump distances. Cycling saw the adoption of aerodynamic positions, prompting rule changes by the Union Cycliste Internationale. Figure skating evolved with the advent of quadruple jumps, and golf witnessed modern swing techniques emphasizing power and control.

Fredy Gonzales Torres, Nairo Quintana's former doctor, received a six-month suspended sentence and a €15,000 fine from a French court for doping offenses during the 2020 Tour de France. The case stemmed from a 2020 raid on the hotel where Nairo and his brother Dayer Quintana were staying, leading to the discovery of doping-related materials. Gonzales Torres was found guilty of possessing syringes and saline solution, as well as using an intravenous drip for prohibited practices. The defense plans to appeal the verdict. The UCI may launch its own investigation if no appeal is lodged.