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'Planning for Spectator Thermal Comfort And Health in the Face of Extreme Heat: the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Marathons'



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Previous stories on this topic:
An Endless Heat Wave - Will the Olympics Really Be OK?
Running the 2020 Olympic Marathon Course Part Two - The Women's Marathon
Running the 2020 Olympic Marathon Course Part Three - The Men's Marathon and Racewalks

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