haarlemsdagbladJun 21, 2026, 13:45

Heat stress primarily affects young, fit men: ‘That’s how you drive up your body temperature’

Data from Dutch event organizer Le Champion reveals that healthy, well-trained men aged 25 to 40 are the group most likely to suffer from heat stress during athletic events. This findings challenge the stereotype that untrained runners are most at risk, as these competitive athletes often drive their body temperatures to dangerous levels.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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