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Olympics On This Day
First Double-Leg Amputee to Compete at the Olympics
August 4, 2012
South African Oscar Pistorius is the first double-leg amputee to compete in Olympic history, he ran in the 400m at London 2012.
Olympics On This Day
1500 Meters Freestyle World Record Set
August 4, 2012
Chinese swimmer Sun Yang set a record time in the 1500 metres freestyle swimming race at the London Olympic Games.
Olympics On This Day
Olympic Games Officially Opened by Queen Elizabeth II
July 27, 2012
The London Olympics opening ceremony officially began at 9:00 pm British Summer Time in the Olympic Stadium and the ceremony was called "Isles of Wonder".
Science of the Summer Olympics
The Biomechanics of Usain Bolt – A Science Perspective (Grades 6-12)
July 11, 2012
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Designing Safety Helmets
Designing Safety Helmets
July 11, 2012
Safety helmets are designed, constructed and tested for the safety of the athlete.
Science of the Summer Olympics
The Impact of Jenny Simpson – An Engineeering Perspective (Grades 6-12)
July 11, 2012
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Science of the Summer Olympics
Designing a Fast Pool – An Engineering Perspective (Grades 6- 12)
July 11, 2012
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Science of the Summer Olympics
Measuring a Champion – A Science Perspective (Grades 6-12)
July 11, 2012
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Science of the Summer Olympics
Sarah Robles and the Mechanics of Weightlifting – An Engineering Perspective (Grades 6-12)
July 11, 2012
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Science of the Summer Olympics
Designing Safety Helmets – An Engineeering Perspective (Grades 6-12)
July 11, 2012
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