Heat risks force the world marathons and races to start earlier
TOKYO: Marathons and 35 kilometers at the World Sports Championships in Tokyo will begin half an hour earlier due to health risks raised by unusual warm weather conditions, organizers said on Thursday. Energy route walks are scheduled to open the championships on Saturday morning, with the women’s marathon on Sunday and men on Monday. Temperatures were as high as the 33C this week and, with the caution continuing in the following week, the organizers were forced to move the race at 7:30 am. “Due to the expected increased heat conditions that could create a risk of health and safety for











