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The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. AP Photo/Hassan Ammar

February 6, 2026

Mary Magnuson, The Conversation

Athletes will use physics concepts such as friction and lift to their advantage on the world stage in the 2026 Olympic Games.

An understanding of angular momentum helps figure skaters glide across the ice and execute complex spins. AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

February 2, 2026

Amy Pope, Clemson University

Watching, modeling and even playing winter sports help students internalize physics concepts, including acceleration, momentum and friction.

B-boys and B-girls wield physics to pull off gravity-defying dance moves. AP Photo/Andres Kudacki

June 12, 2024

Amy Pope, Clemson University

Olympic breakdancers spin on their heads and backs, then freeze in funky poses. How? It’s all about physics.

Ski jumpers use aerodynamics and physics to overcome gravity – at least for a while. AP Photo/Matthias Schrader

February 9, 2022

Amy Pope, Clemson University

Ski jumpers do everything they can to counteract the effects of gravity and fly as far as they can down hills.