Athletes use cooling strategies, such as ice packs and pre-cooling, to combat rising heat risks during Summer Olympics events.
Athletes face rising heat risks during events like the last two Summer Olympics, with Tokyo experiencing the hottest Games in history. To counteract heat-related health issues, athletes focus on two cooling strategies: cooling the body from the inside out and cooling the skin. Drinking cold water or ice slurries and techniques like ice packs, wet towels, ice baths, misting, and showers help athletes maintain safety and performance during extreme weather. Pre-cooling techniques, like cold showers or baths, are essential for athletes to increase heat tolerance before exercise.
August 18, 2024
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