Video: Engineering at the Winter Olympics
Video: Engineering at the Winter Olympics
As the 2022 Olympics get underway, a look at how technology shapes certain events.
When you watch the events at the Winter Olympic Games, human achievement isn’t the only thing on display. High-tech materials and precision engineering can separate the thrill of victory from the agony of defeat.
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