Meeting the challenge of heat at premier sporting events, such as the Tokyo Olympics

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Meeting the challenge of heat at premier sporting events, such as the Tokyo Olympics

Chris Milne

Chris Milne

Exhausted athlete runner
If the right strategies are used, recovery of fit athletes should occur quickly after an event in the heat

SPORTS MEDICINE

With Tokyo 2020 set to be the hottest Olympic Games ever, the challenge of competing in very hot conditions is bound to become a prominent issue. Sports physician Chris Milne summarises how athletes can beat the heat

Key points, Heat acclimatisation takes about two weeks, but it is key to an athlete’s success when competing in a hot environment. Hydration and rehydration sho