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Victoria Gluch5 August 2016

The summer olympics begin today in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, but these athletes can't succeed without science! We've compiled ten resources on the science behind sports so you can find out how the top athletes win gold.

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CurioCity24 June 2016

When Dick Fosbury couldn't compete against the skilled high jumpers at his college, he tried jumping in a different way -- backwards. (3:50 min).

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Laura Brown4 April 2013

Your running shoes may actually be negatively affecting the way you run.

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CurioCity22 February 2013

The VROC crew visits Niagara Freefall Indoor Skydiving in Niagara Falls to learn about the facility & how math plays an important role in the body mechanics of skydiving. (Video courtesy of vroc.ca)

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CurioCity Careers10 January 2013

Jeff uses his love of hockey every day while working for a custom hockey stick company!

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Kris Lehnhardt26 November 2012

Exploring deeper into space will mean addressing the problems posed by space radiation and microgravity.

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CurioCity18 July 2012

The Science of the Summer Olympics - comparing a weightlifter's arm movements to a robotic arm! Video courtesy of NBCLearn.

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CurioCity18 July 2012

The Science of the Summer Olympics - Bolt's stride, strength, and muscle coordination make him a biomechanical marvel! Video courtesy of NBCLearn.

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CurioCity24 June 2012

Let physics help you become a better sprinter. Learn why Usain Bolt is so fast. Think he will break more records this summer?

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CurioCity15 March 2012

An in-depth look at Pekka Rinne’s physiology may tell us his goal tending secrets, and maybe improve your performance as well! Video courtesy of NBC Learn - the science of NHL hockey!

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