Rings of Fire

How Heat Could Impact Tokyo 2021 Olympics

“My own event, the marathon, being an outdoor endurance event, is especially vulnerable to what climate change might bring in the years to come. I sincerely hope that future generations of athletes will be able to compete safely in an Olympic marathon, as I was fortunate enough to do. But more and more, heat acclimatisation will become essential, not just desirable for all marathon runners competing in hot environments”

Mara Yamauchi, British Olympian