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What Are the Odds? Athelete

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Million Dollar Olympic Bike (1:38)

Watch this Reuters video to see how Dutch cyclist (and Olympian), Theo Bos, is using a space-age bicycle that costs more than a million dollars. The bicycle has been through wind tunnel tests and computer simulations galore.

The Science of Lance Armstrong: Born to Bike (56:25)

After winning the Tour de France seven times, Lance Armstrong made the world aware of his athletic prowess. This program explores scientific studies of Armstrong that highlight his unique skills and physical suitability to the sport of bicycle... More »

Human Body: Keeping NASCAR Drivers Cool (2:58)

Temperatures can reach up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit inside the cockpit of a race car. Find out how the human body deals with such extremes in this Discovery Channel video.

SEMA Show 2006: Drift Racing (1:21)

Listen to a drift racer talk about his drifting technique and explore his modified racing car during a competition at 2006 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show.

Dirty Jobs: Dirty Baseball (1:22)

Watch Mike Rowe slide into first base from the eyes of a lipstick cam.

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How It's Made: Contact Lenses (4:41)

Fabricating a single contact lens is highly detailed work that requires 14 steps. Learn the process in this clip from "How It's Made" on The Science Channel.

The Science of Lance Armstrong: Born to Bike (56:25)

After winning the Tour de France seven times, Lance Armstrong made the world aware of his athletic prowess. This program explores scientific studies of Armstrong that highlight his unique skills and physical suitability to the sport of bicycle... More »

The Science of Lance Armstrong: Conquering the Tour (27:29)

Intense training, precision equipment and fierce determination helped cancer survivor Lance Armstrong win the Tour de France seven times.

The Science of Lance Armstrong: Creating a Winner (18:22)

Athletes, coaches, doctors, scientists, engineers, technicians and family members all contribute to Lance Armstrong's success as a professional cyclist.

The Science of Lance Armstrong: Training to Win (6:56)

Lance Armstrong used his athleticism, drive and commitment to excellence to become one of the world's greatest cycling champions.

Daily Planet: Mind Over Marathon (7:36)

Training for an endurance sport like marathon running is both a physical and psychological experience. A runner must be able to relax and focus on the race in order to maximize his or her physical training.

Playing Field: The Legacy of the Negro Leagues (0:58)

The end of segregation in sports meant African-Americans could enter the field not only as players, but also as managers and sportscasters.

Playing Field: The Integration of Major League Baseball (3:18)

By using African-American players, major league baseball tapped a potentially lucrative fan base. Jackie Robinson’s success gave other African-American players a chance at the major leagues.

Playing Field: Jackie Robinson and the Brooklyn Dodgers (2:09)

One major league baseball owner set out to challenge segregation, and in 1947 Jackie Robinson became the first African-American since the 19th century to play for a major league team.

Playing Field: The Negro Baseball Leagues Grow (4:27)

Negro League baseball reached the peak of its popularity in the early 1940s, while many major league players were off fighting World War II.