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The race and marathon walking in the Tokyo Olympics of next summer have been moved to Sapporo – 800km to the north – because of its cooler conditions.
This summer Steps to combat the heat in the Japanese capital, such as improved shade and water sprays, have been trialled at test occasions.
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach stated athlete welfare had beenat the core of modifications.
Sapporo can be as much as six degrees cooler than Tokyo in peak summer.
International Association of Athletics Federations president Lord Coe said:Giving athletes the best platform for their performances within the environment theyre in is fundamental to all significant events, and well work with the organisers to make the very best marathon and race wander courses for the next years Olympic Games.
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