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The Leonardo asks: How far can the human body go?
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As part of The Leonardo science, tech, art museums After Hours program, USTAR will present "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" to explore technology and sports push against the limits of human potential.

On Friday, April 13, The Leo, along with the state's technology development program, will gather a group elite athletes, sports scientists, and digital techies to discuss how far is too far in human physical performance.

Panelists will include Billy Demong, nordic skiing world champion and 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist; Troy Flanagan, director of High Performance, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association, and representatives from DAZ 3D, a Utah digital media company that creates avatars used in 3-D modeling to maximize performance.

The event will begin at 6 p.m. at The Leo, 209 E. 500 South, Salt Lake City. No admission fee required for the panel discussion.

To register: http://www.theleonardo.org/rsvp or call 801-531-9800, ext. 201.

Skiers and boarders • A panel will explore how far science can push human physical performance.
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