Olympic athletes have a ferocious new opponent: Extreme heat 

From extreme heat to wildfire smoke-filled skies and snowless ski hills, climate change is now a major opponent for athletes worldwide. In the lead-up to what may be the hottest Olympics ever, CBC international climate correspondent Susan Ormiston breaks down how a warming planet is changing the game and what needs to be done to adapt.
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