Athletes suspected of heat stroke at the Triathlon Olympics and Para Test Tournament August 15 16:06
An international tournament that also serves as a test tournament has begun at Odaiba Seaside Park in Tokyo, the venue for triathlons at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. Although he halved his distance as a measure against heat, one player from overseas was transferred to the hospital on the suspicion of heat stroke. “I would like to consider further starting the start time at 7:30 am at the Tokyo Olympics,” said Soichiro Otsuka, Managing Director of the Japan Triathlon Union.
This tournament is one of the major selection races of the Olympics that will be held at the Odaiba Seaside Park, which will be the venue for next year's Tokyo tournament, for 15 days to 4 days. Players are also participating.
For girls on the first day, the “heat index” used as an index to prevent heat stroke was predicted to be 32 degrees, the standard for stopping exercise, so the distance of the run was adjusted to the guidelines of the International Federation. It was halved and it was contested by a swim that swims 1.5 kilometers, a bike that runs 40 kilometers and a run that runs 5 kilometers.
As measures against heat, measures such as increasing the number of water stations on the course of the run and installing a mist device that sprays water in a mist form were taken, but one French player after the race I was transported to the hospital on suspicion of heat stroke.
Although three Japanese players participated in the race, both of them were greatly delayed by swim and motorcycle, and Reiko Takahashi who rewinded in the last run was the 23rd place in 1 hour 43 minutes 44 seconds, the 16th place If it was within the range, it was difficult to get close to the Olympic representative.
Considering a quick start time in production
According to Gergay Marcus Sports Director of the International Triathlon Union, “When the heat index exceeds 31 degrees, we reduced the distance according to the guidelines for shortening the distance and playing the competition. Yes, it ’s possible that the safety of athletes is a priority in any competition. ”
“We would like to consider further starting the 7:30 am start time at the Tokyo Olympics,” said Soichiro Otsuka, Managing Director of the Japan Triathlon Union.
Japanese player top Takahashi "I want to make use of it next year"
Reiko Takahashi, who became the top player in Japan but finished 23rd, said, “We were able to cope with the heat, but Swim didn't do what he thought, and the bike was behind, and it was an Olympic medal. I felt a lot of challenges for the players, and what I could do in the same situation as the production was helpful for the players, so I want to make use of what I gained here next year. "