Science of the Summer Olympics

Through advances in pool design, engineers are helping swimmers reach their maximum speed with technology designed to minimize waves.

Engineering can help wheelchair athletes maximize their performances.

Olympic timekeeping technology must measure an athlete's performance with both accuracy and precision.

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 […]

Usain Bolt's stride, strength, and muscle coordination make him a biomechanical marvel.

U.S. weightlifter Sarah Robles relies on an athletic mix of strength, speed and timing to help create explosive power.

New treadmill technology helps rehabilitate runners from injuries.

Just as engineers design planes and boats to be more aerodynamic, Franklin will need to master the basic principles of fluid dynamics in order to be the fastest swimmer in the pool.

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