Usain Bolt holds the world record for being the fastest man alive. Runners require an incredible amount of strength because the stronger their muscles are the more strength they have to exert and push off the ground as they run.
Neuroscience can help an athlete perform better at the Olympics, instead of relying solely on phsycial conditioning. It can active muscle memory, so the athletes' body can go into auto pilot and perform its best.
Engineers and scientists in the US are creating more aerodynamic suits for athletes for Team USA in the Winter Olympics to optimize their speed and reduce drag so they can perform their best.
A prostethtic makes all the difference when going for gold. Biomechanics can help pick up slight imbalances in a runner's form, so they can yield a better run time.