Skiing

A figure skaters center of mass affects their balance and stability of every step, jump, spin, and lift.

Competition suits are constructed for optimal performance for the Olympic athlete.

Skates used by Olympians are custom-engineered by materials scientists to meet the demands for each sport.

Olympic athletes, trainers and a sports scientist and chemist explain why cross-country skiers are among the fittest athletes in the world.

The chemistry and materials science used to create aerodynamic competition suits is explained.

Helmets are extremely important in protecting Winter Olympic competitors.

Ski-jumping is a thrilling sport, hurtling down a ramp at 60 mph. Learn more in this video.

Aerial ski jumps come from three basic twisting techniques that you can try yourself.

The slapshot is explained by Thomas Humphrey, Kathy FLores, and Olympic hockey players Julie Chue and Zach Parise.

Bobsledding is one of the fastest and most exciting sports at the Winter Olympics. Learn more in this video.

Learn how Olympic figure skaters do triple axels and quadruple toe loops.

Arithmetic and math are part of every Winter Olympic event and every move Olympic athletes make on snow or ice.