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Doctor urges marathons to prepare for heat in a warming climate
Original: I treated heat stroke at the NYC Marathon. Marathons need to prepare for a climate-changed world
A physician who treated heat stroke cases at the New York City Marathon is warning that major road races must adapt to a warming climate. In an essay for STAT, they argue that rising temperatures are making exertional heat illness more common at endurance events, and that organisers need stronger medical planning, cooling protocols and scheduling changes to keep runners safe.
Why now: Concerns about extreme heat and runner safety at major sporting events are growing as climate change raises temperatures.
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