Maximum Performance: The Science Behind the Summer Olympics
Brief Synopsis
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Documentary that focuses on the science and technology that help elite athletes become the best in the world. In the intense competition of the Olympics, where a hundreth of a second can make a gold-medal difference, athletes and coaches increasingly use new tools to gain advantage. Whether it's the
Cast & Crew
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Susan Nalle
Director
Len Cannon
Host
Tom Dolan
Scott Shipley
Tracey Bell
Field Producer
Catherine Crisera
Producer
Film Details
Also Known As
Discovery News (09/08/00), Ultimate Performance: The Science Behind the Summer Olympics
Genre
Documentary
Sports
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Discovery News; NBC News
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
Documentary that focuses on the science and technology that help elite athletes become the best in the world. In the intense competition of the Olympics, where a hundreth of a second can make a gold-medal difference, athletes and coaches increasingly use new tools to gain advantage. Whether it's the time-shaving fabric of a high-tech swimsuit, specially engineered running shoes or computer-enhanced biofeedback, ultimate performance depends on ability plus something extra.
Director
Susan Nalle
Director
Crew
Tracey Bell
Field Producer
Catherine Crisera
Producer
Jonathan Damour
Associate Producer
Craig Del Gaudio
Editor
Victor Fabilli
Editor
Robert Ferraro
Editorial Producer
Kate Hollanda
Production Associate
Mark Miano
Producer
Saya Oka
Producer
Dave Pentecost
Editor
Susan Perla
Editor
Michael Quattrone
Executive In Charge Of Production (Discovery Channel)
Stephen Reverand
Executive Producer (Discovery Channel)
David Schaefer
Publicist (Discovery Channel)
Jon Schriber
Senior Producer
Sharon Scott
Executive In Charge
Neal Shapiro
Senior Executive Producer
Ina Smith
Editor
Knute Walker
Senior Producer
Carol Williams
Executive Producer
Caroline Ziv
Associate Producer
Film Details
Also Known As
Discovery News (09/08/00), Ultimate Performance: The Science Behind the Summer Olympics
Genre
Documentary
Sports
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Discovery News; NBC News
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
