[EXCLUSIVE] IPC President Andrew Parsons: “The U.S. Can Transform How Disability Is Perceived Through Sport” Following heat issues in Paris, IPC President Andrew Parsons speaks about dealing with clim

The 2024 Paris Olympics opened to storm clouds and drenched streets. However, soon, it turned into a test of endurance under extreme heat. Temperatures in the French capital soared to 36 degrees Celsius (97°F), leaving athletes battling not just each other but also the weather. Simone Biles summed it up with a touch of humor before the gymnastics team final, writing on Instagram, “IT WAS DONE but bus has NO AC and it’s like 9,000 degrees.” Others were less amused. British tennis player Jack Draper, after a grueling loss to Taylor Fritz, said, “They give bottles to the players but the bottles don’t stay cool, so, you know, you’re drinking hot water out there.”

A scientific analysis by the World Weather Attribution group confirmed a shocking fact. They stated that the extreme conditions