The Potential Impact of Heat on Athletes' Sleep at the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics Games

Abstract In 2024, Paris will host the Olympic (during July and August) and Paralympic (during September) Summer Games. Despite temperatures often exceeding 40°C in Paris in July, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has indicated that there will be no installation of air conditioning in the ath...

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Published inSleep science (São Paulo, SP )
Main Authors Rosa, João Paulo Pereira, Silva, Andressa, Lira, Claudio Andre Barbosa de, Mello, Marco Tulio de
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda 07.10.2024
Subjects
athletes
heat acclimation
Olympic
para-athletes
Paralympic
sleep
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Summary:Abstract In 2024, Paris will host the Olympic (during July and August) and Paralympic (during September) Summer Games. Despite temperatures often exceeding 40°C in Paris in July, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has indicated that there will be no installation of air conditioning in the athletes' rooms. High ambient temperatures can impair the quantity and quality of sleep and, consequently, impair athletic performance. In this overview, we present the rationale behind and explain the process of how a warm environment is unfavorable to the sleep of Olympic and Paralympic athletes, as well as offer practical recommendations on how to mitigate the effects of environment heat for a restful and effective night's sleep during the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics Games.
ISSN:1984-0659
1984-0063
DOI:10.1055/s-0044-1791236