Science of the Winter Olympic Games - Alpine Skiing and Vibration Damping

The video discusses the achievements of Alpine skiers Heath Calhoun and Julia Mancuso, highlighting the importance of speed and ski design in their performance. It explores the role of engineering in ski technology, focusing on the use of nanocomposite materials to reduce vibrations. The video also covers adaptive ski technology for Paralympic skier Heath Calhoun, emphasizing the use of shock absorbers to maintain contact with the snow and enhance speed. The advancements in ski technology aim to help athletes achieve higher speeds and potentially win medals at the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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