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How University of Oklahoma marching band students face extreme heat

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The University of Oklahoma marching band faces the extreme heat the same way the school's football team does, but the band's full-length wool uniform makes the field even hotter. Meet some of the students who endure the sun's intensity.

Breakdown
  • Specialized nurses monitor the health of 340 marching band members during practice. 16s
  • Rising temperatures due to climate change have led to changes in band practice routines. 25s
  • Band members undergo daily conditioning and receive training on managing physical stress. 53s
  • Preventive measures include water breaks, fruit snacks, field temperature checks, and shaded timeouts. 2m 0s
  • Despite precautions, some students still experience heat-related symptoms and require medical attention. 1m 38s
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