Climate is always an issue for every Host City, but it is especially important for Florida.
To this end, it is appropriate to debunk some common myths. Many world records are set in the warmest regions of the world, perhaps indicating most athletes perform well in warm weather. Moreover, prior and future Olympic Games amply demonstrate that Florida's climate does not pose an obstacle to hosting a successful Olympiad. Indeed, our climate is comparable to Atlanta in 1996 and Athens in 2004. Atlanta Athens Seoul Avg.