As many of my friends know, I am a HUGE fan of the Olympic Games.  I usually watch them from start to finish — and even record them when I can’t be home to watch them.

For the past two days, I have been watching the Women’s and Men’s downhill ski jumping competition. It made me think about how scientific these men and women have to be as they approach their jumps.  When potential energy turns into kinetic energy (as the jumper heads down the slope) it takes a lot of concentration and expertise to make sure that the jump goes off correctly.

Knowing a lot about science helps many of the athletes as they approach their events.  Can you think of any other examples of how olympians use science as they compete?  Comment below.