“One thing I would say is that a World Championship in January is tough on everyone, apart from those from the southern hemisphere, because northern hemisphere athletes are not used to peaking at this time of year.”

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This points to the practical problem of timing in elite sport, where performance depends on the body being ready at the right moment. It can be read as a reminder that advantage is not only about talent, but about climate, training cycles, and familiar conditions. It lands in a discussion about championships held outside the usual rhythm for some athletes.

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