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Organisers of the 2021 China ultramarathon, where 21 runners died due to extreme weather conditions, have been sentenced to jail terms ranging from three years to five and a half years. The individuals were convicted for organizing a large-scale event that led to a significant safety incident, prompting the Beijing General Administration of Sport to suspend events without national safety standards.
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How can event organizers better anticipate and mitigate the risks of extreme weather during large-scale events?
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