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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.

The organization of human cells through training, exercise and "muscle memory" produce the fantastic range of Olympic motion.

Helmets are extremely important in protecting Winter Olympic competitors.

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

A downhill ski race is a tour de force--emphasis on force.

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

An Olympic bobsled run is used to illustrate acceleration, velocity, gravity, and drag.

Short track speed skating, the fastest self-propelled sport in the Winter Games, illustrates all of Newton's First Three Laws of Motion.

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