MathematicsJuly 8, 2024
‘Digital Twins’ Give Olympic Swimmers a Boost
In the Paris 2024 summer Olympics, swimmers will be guided by their digital twin. Here’s how they work to help the fastest swimmers break records
Stories by William Tenpas
William Tenpas is a student at the University of Virginia (UVA), where he is earning a master’s in data science. In 2023 he graduated with a B.S.E. in mechanical engineering and materials science from Duke University, where he was also a four-year member of the swim team and two-time captain. He has spent the past year studying and swimming at UVA. He is interested in the crossover of science and engineering with sports, having previously worked for a start-up producing 3D-printed medical devices (PROTECT3D). He also won second place in his high school talent show for consuming an inordinate amount of chocolate milk onstage.