The Japan Times
Record-high temperatures and debilitating humidity have prompted World Athletics Championships organizers to move up the start times for the race walk and marathon events this weekend. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/09/11/more-sports/road-event-moved-forward-heat/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #worldathleticschampionships #weather #heatwaves #racewalk #marathon #tokyo #worldathletics
World Athletics Championships road events to start earlier due to heat in Tokyo

Last month, more than 3,300 people were taken to hospital for heat stroke in the Japanese capital, according to the metropolitan fire department.

The Japan Times
Sep 11, 2025 at 7:46amBuffer