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Ski Jump
Air Lift: Ski Jump
June 2, 2023
Ski-jumping is a thrilling sport, hurtling down a ramp at 60 mph. Learn more in this video.
Bobsled Drag
Banking on Speed: Bobsled
June 2, 2023
An Olympic bobsled run is used to illustrate acceleration, velocity, gravity, and drag.
Speed Skates
Blade Runners: Short Track Speed Skating
June 2, 2023
Short track speed skating, the fastest self-propelled sport in the Winter Games, illustrates all of Newton's First Three Laws of Motion.
Designing a Fast Pool
Designing a Fast Pool
June 2, 2023
Through advances in pool design, engineers are helping swimmers reach their maximum speed with technology designed to minimize waves.
Aerial Physics
Aerial Physics: Aerial Skiing
June 2, 2023
Aerial ski jumps come from three basic twisting techniques that you can try yourself.
Measuring a Champion
Measuring a Champion
June 2, 2023
Olympic timekeeping technology must measure an athlete's performance with both accuracy and precision.
Maximizing the Long Jump of Bryan Clay
Maximizing the Long Jump of Bryan Clay
June 2, 2023
The long jump is one of the most technically challenging events in the decathlon, a track and field competition consisting of 10 events held over two days. In order to maximize his performance, 2008 Olympic gold medalist Bryan Clay teamed up with engineers from BMW to improve measurement of the horizontal and vertical velocities of […]
Engineering For Mobility
Engineering for Mobility
June 2, 2023
Engineering can help wheelchair athletes maximize their performances.
The Impact of Jenny Simpson
The Impact of Jenny Simpson
June 2, 2023
New treadmill technology helps rehabilitate runners from injuries.
The Biomechanics of Usain Bolt
The Biomechanics of Usain Bolt
June 2, 2023
Usain Bolt's stride, strength, and muscle coordination make him a biomechanical marvel.
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