Irish athletes ready for Athens heat

OLYMPIAN Jamie Costin is adamant that Irish competitors won't be at a disadvantage in the heat and humidity of Athens next month.

"Four years ago it was a similar situation, it was 38º in Sydney," said Costin who competes in the 50k walk. "I've been working on acclimatising for a good while now. We've been well aware for the last three or four years that it was going to be so hot anyway.

"It's the same conditions for everybody. OK, we're Irish and we're fair skinned, but we're well used to it now as athletes at this stage."