| Duration and timing of sun exposure, and extreme training and environmental conditions increase the risk of skin damage, including precancerous and cancerous lesions. |
| Use of protective clothing and sunscreens is suboptimal; sunburn is common. Sunburn rates remain high, as do markers of skin damage. |
| Sun protection practices should be an integral part of sports training; suitable products and authoritative encouragement may help improve this. |
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