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From ski jumping to speedskating, winter sports represent physics in action

  • Written by Amy Pope, Principal Lecturer of Physics and Astronomy, Clemson University
From ski jumping to speedskating, winter sports represent physics in actionAn understanding of angular momentum helps figure skaters glide across the ice and execute complex spins. AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

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...

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