Here is a simple idea for beating the heat in August for the 2020 Olympic Games: For those events taking place outdoors in which the participants (and spectators) may be affected by heat, just start the events early in the morning, say around 5 a.m., take a siesta from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and then continue until 9 p.m.
I know, I know ... not a complex enough solution. ...
AGEO, SAITAMA PREFECTURE
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