The winter sport, Curling is all about friction. Players brush the ice to melt it to create a more slippery ground for the curling stone to slide upon.
Slopestyle skiing requires athletes to twist, jump, spin and flip into the air. Before pushing off and beginning their run, the skiier is loaded with potential energy and as they skii down the course that is converted to kinetic energy.
Beakman tells a story about the theory of how Neanderthals invented the wheel and why. They explain that having wheels reduces friction and makes it easier to move things. Beakman demonstrates this using a wagon.
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.