Tokyo Olympics 2020: Marathon scheduled to start at 6.00 am to avoid Tokyo’s summer heat and ensure athlete safety
The marathon had been scheduled to begin at 7.00 am but with temperatures reaching over 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) last year organisers were under pressure to make changes to ensure the safety of athletes and supporters
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