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The science behind the Olympics and Paralympics
Training and talent are crucial for any Olympic athlete, but they're not always enough to reach the podium. In the 21st century, science and technology are increasingly part of the equation.
NRC supports Canada's Olympians with world-class expertise in aerodynamics research. From faster suits for speed skaters to the best body position for snowboarders, NRC science is helping to improve human performance.
The result: Canada's Olympic team is better prepared than ever to compete at the 2010 Winter Games — with the best in Canadian science behind them.
And while our athletes are aiming for gold, NRC technology is helping the 2010 Olympic games stay green. Through its founding contribution and continuing support for the Hydrogen Highway, NRC is helping to apply technology for sustainable Games, with a lasting green legacy.
Follow the links below to learn more about the games, and NRC's role.
NRC Supports the 2010 Olympic Games
Video on the science behind Canada's athletes
Learn how scientists in NRC's labs and wind tunnels are supporting Canada's athletes in their quest for gold at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games.- National Research Council Canada supports Canadian Olympic snowboard and ski cross athletes Maëlle Ricker and Ashleigh McIvor in their successful bid for gold
- Hydrogen Highway
- Hold that pose! Making the best skating suit possible
- Vancouver 2010: Science gives Canada's athletes an edge
- The science behind the Winter Olympics
- Fuel cells power Olympic transit
- NRC's Olympic Story: Gold, silver, bronze and…green
- Olympic Oval's wooden arches fast-track firm's success
- BC RV company rings up winning design
- Community-Based Innovation – Vancouver's Hydrogen Highway
- Canada's Hydrogen HighwayTM – an NRC-born Cluster Development Strategy
