Running has been an integral part of the track and field program in the Olympic Games. Most scientific studies of these events have concentrated on evolution of speed of the athletes.Today "Science in the Olympic Games" shows that the fastest runners are becoming faster not only because of the physical capacity, but also the improvement of science and technology.

跑步一直是在奥林匹克运动会田径项目中不可分割的一部分。大多数科学研究一般都着重在运动员速度的进化方面。今天奥运会中的科学栏目将展现给您跑得最快的运动员依靠的不仅仅是身体素质,还有科学技术。