Champ Kind Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 By Stephen Eisenhammer RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Rio de Janeiro may have a penchant for late-night parties, but scheduling of events past midnight at next year's Olympic Games could be a real test of endurance for the world's greatest athletes. Academics and athletes fear the late hour could hinder performance and result in fewer world records and displays of athletic mastery at Rio 2016 as competitors struggle to adjust training and sleep patterns. The schedule, partly the result of broadcast contracts, will see some swimming finals, beach volleyball and basketball matches run into the early hours. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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