In bobsled and speedskating, advanced AI offers Team USA an edge
In bobsled and speedskating, advanced AI offers Team USA an edge
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/innovation/olympics-ai-team-usa-speed-skating-bobsled-rcna256297
Publish Date: 2026-02-04 15:00:00
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- AI-powered analytics are being used by the U.S. Olympic speedskating team to find marginal gains in their performance.
- The “Slippery Fish” app simulates skaters’ aerodynamics, helping coaches and athletes test and refine positions and postures.
- Similar AI-driven analytics are being deployed by other U.S. Olympic teams like bobsledders and skeleton racers for enhanced training and performance.
- Coaches can now make detailed adjustments almost in real time through AI tools, leading to quicker and more efficient testing and validation of changes.
- New AI systems from companies like Snowflake provide deeper insights into athletes’ performances, analyzing vast amounts of data collected by sensors on the equipment.
- The 2026 Milan Cortina Games mark the start of significant AI use in the Olympics, though experts believe it’s just the beginning of harnessing AI’s potential in sports.
