Was it really 29 in the Mexico 'drome? Given he can't drink then perhaps he was right to not add crowd heat (if possible). Still don't know why he didn't have some music on, maybe it would upset his rhythm but most science suggests that performance improves when you listen to music you like at a suitable tempo.
Above 30 degrees is too hot. A journalist that was there said near the end it was 29.1°C.
And Victor didn't want any cheers or music so he could keep his focus and perfectly hear the instructions of his coach.
Was it really 29 in the Mexico 'drome? Given he can't drink then perhaps he was right to not add crowd heat (if possible). Still don't know why he didn't have some music on, maybe it would upset his rhythm but most science suggests that performance improves when you listen to music you like at a suitable tempo.