Heat wave postpones Boston Triathlon, shortens New York run, bike races

(NEW YORK) -- Every bit the U.South.'s intensifying heat wave continues into the weekend, triathlons in the Northeast scheduled for Dominicus were postponed and shortened.

The Boston Triathlon postponed its race to Aug. 21, while the New York City Triathlon shortened its bike and run courses for Dominicus's triathlon and duathlon races.

Michael O'Neil, the Boston race'due south director, told ABC News the decision was made in coordination with the city and state due to the "current historic weather atmospheric condition."

"Nosotros have the health of our athletes, volunteers and spectators seriously. Boston does not compromise on safety or athlete experience. Due to the oppressive oestrus and humidity that could crusade serious health concerns while competing this weekend, we worked together with the Urban center of Boston and Land of Massachusetts to postpone the race until August. Everyone should stay prophylactic and hydrate as much as possible this weekend," O'Neil said in a statement.

Meanwhile, tape high temperatures and excessive heat are expected to striking the Northeast with possible record high temperatures in Boston reaching 97 degrees and in New York Urban center reaching 98 degrees on Sun.

"With temperatures expected to reach the mid-90s this Dominicus, in collaboration with local officials and meteorologists, we have made the difficult decision to shorten the run and bike portions of the NYC Triathlon and Duathlon. The condom of our athletes and everyone in attendance is our top priority," the triathlon said in a statement.

The New York Urban center bike grade will exist shortened from xl kilometers, or 24.8 miles, to 20 kilometers, or 12.iv miles. The form's north turnaround will at present exist at 181st Street and the West Side Highway.

New York'due south run race form will exist reduced from half dozen.two miles to 2.v miles. The showtime leg of the duathlon run will exist reduced from 2 miles to 1 mile and the 2nd leg volition be reduced from 6.2 miles to 2.five miles. The course'due south southward turnaround volition be around 90th Street and West Side Highway.

"While it is disappointing to reduce the length of both races, our number one priority is to do all we can to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our competitors, volunteers, medical personnel and spectators," the triathlon said in a statement on its website.

This will be the twentieth running of the New York City Triathlon and its first-ever official duathlon.

The New York City Triathlon strongly encouraged its athletes to maintain hydration before, during and after races.

In that location will be touchless help stations within the transition and at miles 0.nine, 1.9 and along the run course. There will be medical support and toilets at each assist station and water ice towels will be handed out at the terminate line.

ABC News' Max Golembo contributed to this report.

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