Organizers said instead of an animal, they wanted something that represented an 'ideal' for the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics mascot.
The decision is part of the goal to cut the carbon footprint of the Paris Games by half and stage the most sustainable Olympics in modern history.PARIS, France — The Paris Olympics is going underground to find a way to keep athletes cool at the 2024 Games without air conditioners.
In anticipation of hot weather, organizers have been studying heatwaves block by block in the Athletes Village. They have simulated conditions in the parts of the accommodation most exposed to the sun and have tested the effectiveness of the cooling system with an objective to keep the indoor temperature between 23 and 26 degrees Celsius .
In addition to the underfloor cooling, the insulation built into the buildings will enable residents to keep the cold obtained during the night throughout the day, Michaud said. To keep the coolness inside, the athletes will have to follow some basic rules, he added, including making sure the window blinds are shut during the day.
“It’s a good thought, because we all need to reduce our carbon,” Kipchoge said in an interview with the AP.
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