Maximum Water Temperature Limit in Open-Water Swimming Events.
- Authors: Macaluso, F.; Barone, R.; Isaacs, A.; Farina, F.; Morici, G.; Di Felice, V.
- Publication year: 2014
- Type: Articolo in rivista (Articolo in rivista)
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/92323
Abstract
In a recent review published in Wilderness & Environ-mental Medicine, we highlighted the concept of thepotential risk of heat stroke for swimmers during long-distance events in warm or hot water. 1 After reviewingthe scientific literature relevant to the topic, we indicatedthe factors that may accentuate the risk in open-waterswimmers, namely high exercise intensity, specific bodycomposition, heat gain by sunlight radiation, and lowpotential for convective cooling during swimming.