Swim Like Mike: Biomechanics of the USA Olympic Swim Team
Michael Phelps and his USA Olympic teammates made high speed swimming look easy in Beijing! Watch underwater video of gold medal swimming technique and learn how Olympians use different types of technology to improve their times and win medals. Discover from USA Swimming how YOU can swim faster using the same scientific principles. Meet Bill Mulliken – Olympian in Swimming during the afternoon.
The Paralympic Edge: Furthering Human Ability
Learn how science and technology significantly impact adapting sports and recreation to advance human abilities. Understand adaptive equipment and prosthesis capabilities specific to athlete development from the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC), recently named a Paralympic Sport Club by the United States. Paralympics. Experience how recreational, elite and Paralympic athlete hopefuls compete to achieve sports goals. Meet Brian Ruhe – Paralympian in Sledge Hockey throughout the day.
Use Your Bike, Turn On a Light
See how your own pedal power can turn on a light bulb and start an electric blender. The faster you pedal your bike, the quicker you can turn on a TV. Designed by Working Bikes Cooperative, experiment with using your bicycle to pump water. Learn how a rowing machine can also save on electricity. Meet Cindy Rusher – Olympian in Rowing during the afternoon.
