The Athletes and Staff in London Marathon 2020 will be wearing Bump device that would help them practice social distancing – therefore ensuring the safety of the participants and people.
Around 100 elite competitors and 500 event coordinators will be wearing the device.
Bump device worn around the neck makes an audible alert when the wearer gets too close to each other.
The device uses radio-frequency technology to alert the wearer when the person comes near a certain range. The organisers will be able to track if any athletes and staff are within a defined distance of one another.
This will also ensure monitoring even after the event as once any participant or staff tests positive for in the subsequent 2 weeks, the one in near close proximity will be notified.
However, the device will not be worn during the race; the athletes will be asked to remove them before the race starts.
“This weekend’s event is the culmination of months of planning around how to deliver a socially distanced 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon that is safe for all participants and stakeholders. This technology has played an important role, giving our athletes and internal teams extra confidence to engage with the event safely,” said Hugh Brasher, Event Director.
