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The US Olympic team is one of a handful that will supply air conditioners for their athletes at the Paris Games in a move that undercuts organisers’ plans to cut carbon emissions.
US Olympic and Paralympic CEO Sarah Hirshland said that while the US team appreciates efforts aimed at sustainability, the federation would be supplying AC units for what is typically the largest contingent of athletes at the Summer Games.
“As you can imagine, this is a period of time in which consistency and predictability is critical for Team USA’s performance,” Hirshland said. “In our conversations with athletes, this was a very high priority and something that the athletes felt was a critical component in their performance capability.”
Germany, Australia, Italy, Canada and Britain also plan to bring air conditioners to France.
