rhinoman

The idea is that different equipment is better suited for different individuals. By mandating a specific kind of equipment for all athletes, you'd be benefiting some individuals over others.

For example, road bikes have different frame shapes that are suitable depending on your torso length compared to leg length.

Of course, the natural next step would be allow some flexibility (different frame size but same material), but you can see how that could be a slippery slope of legislation and lobbying that would end up in a similar situation to where we are today?

Or it would benefit those participants who are best suited to the chosen gear.

Taking an extreme example - imagine if we said “everyone must wear size 9 shoes so everybody’s on equal footing”.

I believe "Nvidia AI Lead" isn't accurate (and unnecessary here).

Author seems to have been working for only about 2 years since their PhD. While that shouldn't mean their opinion should be disregarded, it undermines the appeal to authority that is implied in the title.