From ski jumping to speed skating, winter sports represent physics in action

By: Amy Pope

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: February 9, 2026

Words: 897

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago


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During the 2026 Winter Olympics, athletes will leap off ramps, slide across ice and spin through the air. These performances will look different to my students who have studied physics through sports. These feats will be something the students have already measured, modeled or felt. As a physicist, I help my students see the games as a place where classroom lessons come to life.

I spend a lot of time thinking about …

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