Virginia Tech: How Olympic Athletes Use Science to Win, According to an Expert
February 03, 2026
February 03, 2026
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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How Olympic athletes use science to win, according to an expert
Ahead of the Winter Olympics, a Virginia Tech aerodynamics expert breaks down how air resistance can determine who medals--and how some athletes try to bend the rules.
By Melody Warnick
Racing through the air at Olympic speeds, athletes at the Winter Olympics in Milan will need more than st . . .
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How Olympic athletes use science to win, according to an expert
Ahead of the Winter Olympics, a Virginia Tech aerodynamics expert breaks down how air resistance can determine who medals--and how some athletes try to bend the rules.
By Melody Warnick
Racing through the air at Olympic speeds, athletes at the Winter Olympics in Milan will need more than st . . .