Microclimate Variation and Estimated Heat Stress of Runners in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Marathon

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will be held in July and August. As these are the hottest months in Tokyo, the risk of heat stress to athletes and spectators in outdoor sporting events is a serious concern. This study focuses on the marathon races, which are held outside for a prolonged time, and evalu...

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Main Authors: Eichi Kosaka, Akiko Iida, Jennifer Vanos, Ariane Middel, Makoto Yokohari, Robert Brown
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-05-01
Series:Atmosphere
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/9/5/192