Rising Temperatures and Athletic Performance

Climate change is posing significant challenges to elite athletes, as rising temperatures make competing increasingly dangerous. Events like the US Open have seen extreme heat conditions, leading to concerns about athlete safety and performance. Research conducted during the 2019 World Athletics Championships in Doha revealed that athletes' performance can decrease by 3% to 20% in extreme heat, despite organizers implementing measures like scheduling events at night to mitigate the impact. As global temperatures continue to rise, there is a growing need for sports organizations to establish guidelines that prioritize athlete safety amidst these harsh conditions.