When the research is put to the service of the French sailing team to help it win medals

“ In sailing, although all aspects are important, it is rare that we have the opportunity to meet people like these, so enthusiastic and so good. »“, explains Bertrand Dumortier, speaking about the researchers of the program “From Carbon to Olympic Gold”. The windsurfing coach of the French Sailing Federation does not hide his enthusiasm: during the four years of Olympic preparation, athletes were able to exchange with about twenty researchers from seven institutions Various French research studies with the sole aim of improving understanding of their discipline, and ultimately allowing athletes to improve their performance. “ The idea was to talk to the athletes, athletes and coaches, go to training with them, see what happens, and listen to their questions. »recalls Marc Vermigier, scientific director of the project and ESPCI Professor Emeritus in Fluid Mechanics. “ The most important news in the Paris Games..