# Going for gold: engineering success in elite winter sports

## TL;DR

This paper discusses how AI and engineering are used to improve performance in elite winter sports, based on insights from a former athlete turned data scientist.

## Contribution

The paper provides a unique perspective on the application of AI in winter sports through the experience of a former athlete working in tech.

## Key findings

- AI and engineering are being used to enhance performance in Olympic ice track sports.
- Dr. von Schleinitz shares insights on the challenges of integrating technology into elite sports.
- The future of AI in winter sports involves overcoming regulatory and technical hurdles.

## Abstract

Dr. Julian von Schleinitz is a former professional luge athlete and is currently the Head of Tech Excellence and AI Solutions in Financial Services at BMW Group. He also helps develop technology used to elevate the performance of Olympic athletes as part of BMW’s partnership with the German Luge, Skeleton and Bobsleigh Federation. Here, we talk to Dr. von Schleinitz about his transition from elite athlete to data scientist, the unique engineering and regulatory challenges he’s faced, and the future of artificial intelligence in ice track sports.