Which retail technology innovation was first introduced in professional sports to provide real-time performance analytics directly to athletes through their equipment?

In the competitive world of sports retail and equipment manufacturing, technological innovations have revolutionized how athletes perform and how fans experience the game. Companies invest millions in developing cutting-edge products that can give athletes the slightest competitive edge. This poll tests your knowledge about a significant retail technology advancement that transformed how athletes train and perform in professional sports.

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Smart fabrics with integrated hydration sensors (2010)
RFID chip-embedded equipment for inventory tracking (2005)
Embedded sensors in footwear connected to mobile apps (2012)
Augmented reality training visors (2015)