Triathlon at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games gives River Seine its chance to shine a spotlight on important environmental issues
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Triathlon at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games gives River Seine its chance to shine a spotlight on important environmental issues

ABC  

The concept was, and remains, a sound one — a spectacular way to ensure one of the Games' most demanding events was able to be contested through the heart of the city. Over 1.4 billion Euros, some $2.3 billion, has been spent to make Mayor Anne Hidalgo's vision of a swimmable Seine come closer to reality, an outlay that includes the building of a super sewer to the south of the city, and a 50,000 cubic metre-runoff tank to handle excess flow during periods of rain. If nothing else, the ongoing soap opera of whether the Seine would be fit for swimming has highlighted the issues facing so many of the world's rivers and environments in general, illustrating just how much investment is needed to return these vital waterways to health. It's why Hidalgo, Paris 2024 chief Tony Estanguet and French sports minister Amelie Oudéa-Castéra all went for a swim in the weeks leading up to the Games to prove that their investment was worth it. In the end, perhaps fittingly, Duffy's bold gamble on the Seine did not quite pay off, the Bermudan getting caught on the bike and then dropped on the run — understandably given a year ago she worried she would never run again after a partial tear in her patellar tendon revealed ongoing damage.

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The 2024 Olympics were a success for Paris but a calamity for some of its businesses
6 months, 2 weeks ago

The 2024 Olympics were a success for Paris but a calamity for some of its businesses

The Independent  

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Paralympic Triathlon Events Postponed Due To Poor Water Quality In Seine River
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympic Triathlon Events Postponed Due To Poor Water Quality In Seine River

Huff Post  

PARIS, FRANCE - A boat sails on the Seine near the biathlon swimming course of the Paralympic Games. Photo: Jens Büttner/dpa picture alliance via Getty Images PARIS — Paralympic triathlon competitions in Paris scheduled for Sunday have been postponed because of concerns about water quality in the Seine River after heavy rainfall, organizers said. The 11 para triathlon events are …

Paralympic triathlon events are postponed for a day because of poor water quality in the Seine River
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympic triathlon events are postponed for a day because of poor water quality in the Seine River

Associated Press  

PARIS — Paralympic triathlon competitions in Paris scheduled for Sunday were postponed for a day because of concerns about water quality in the Seine River after heavy rainfall, organizers said. The 11 para triathlon events are now scheduled for Monday, the Paris 2024 organizing committee and World Triathlon said in a joint statement. While organizers awaited new test results, Rabadan …

Paralympic organisers postpone triathlon in Seine over water quality
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympic organisers postpone triathlon in Seine over water quality

The Hindu  

Paralympic organisers on Sunday postponed the triathlon by a day over worries about the River Seine’s water quality. “The latest analysis shows a deterioration in the water quality of the Seine following heavy rainfall over the past two days,” the organisers said. “It was decided to schedule the 11 medal sessions of the Para triathlon on September 2,” they added, …

Seine Water Quality Issues Resurface For Paralympics
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Seine Water Quality Issues Resurface For Paralympics

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING PARIS — Concerns over water quality in the Seine River resurfaced at the Paralympic Games on Thursday when organizers changed the schedule for para triathlon races. All 11 medal events are to be held on one day, Sept. 1, instead of two as originally planned, Paris 2024 organizers said in a statement. The organizers said the river’s …

Paris Olympics 2024: River Seine, fickle star of the Games
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: River Seine, fickle star of the Games

Firstpost  

Winding its way through the centre of Paris, past famed attractions such as the Invalides, Place de la Concorde, and the Grand Palais, river Seine sparkled. AP The River Seine was the fickle star of the Paris Olympics, taking centre stage at the opening ceremony and open water swimming and triathlon events despite a running saga over water quality. “Dantesque …

What we’ll always remember from the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics
7 months, 2 weeks ago

What we’ll always remember from the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics

CNN  

Paris CNN — Truly, what an incredible Olympics it was here in France. Here are the 12 things we’ll always remember from the Paris Summer Olympics of 2024: Simone Biles cements her status as the greatest of all time Simone Biles came to Paris as the most decorated gymnast ever and left with another three Olympic gold medals as well …

The Paris Olympics, a timely celebration of humanity, taught us about joy, hope and each other
7 months, 2 weeks ago

The Paris Olympics, a timely celebration of humanity, taught us about joy, hope and each other

ABC  

With a final flourish, the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris have come to a close, weary but just as engaging as they have been throughout. The final throes of the closing ceremony at the Stade de France began the process of casting forward to Los Angeles in 2028, but not without an extended celebration of this magical French summer. Any …

Cleaning up the Seine: the Olympics boosts a Parisian dream, but it's still far from fully achieved
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Cleaning up the Seine: the Olympics boosts a Parisian dream, but it's still far from fully achieved

The Independent  

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Paris Olympics: The dirty Seine is making people sick because of its pollution. But is it really to blame?
55 years, 2 months ago

Paris Olympics: The dirty Seine is making people sick because of its pollution. But is it really to blame?

Slate  

Olympics Jerk Watch is a long-running feature that subjectively rates the jerkiness of the biggest stars of the Summer and Winter games. Imagine being in Paris on a hot summer afternoon, walking along the banks of the Seine and wanting nothing more than to cool yourself with a quick plunge in its refreshing waters; imagine knowing that you can’t actually …

Amid concerns about dirty water and strong current, marathon swimmers dive into the Seine River
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Amid concerns about dirty water and strong current, marathon swimmers dive into the Seine River

Associated Press  

PARIS — A bridge lined with ornate statues overlooks an Olympic open water course like no other. But, of course, you’re concerned because no one wants to get ill.” Auboeck can certainly see the appeal of holding open water in the Seine, the river that slices through one of the world’s most picturesque cities. It’s the real results,” said Britta …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Marathon swimming familiarisation session to go ahead on Wednesday
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Marathon swimming familiarisation session to go ahead on Wednesday

The Hindu  

The familiarisation session for the Paris Olympics marathon swimming event in the Seine river will go ahead as scheduled on Wednesday after water quality tests met thresholds, organisers said. A meeting was held on water quality early on Wednesday and attended by representatives from World Aquatics, Paris Games organisers and other stakeholders involved in carrying out the tests. reviewed during …

Paris Olympics 2024: Marathon swim test cancelled over water quality concerns in Seine river
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Marathon swim test cancelled over water quality concerns in Seine river

Firstpost  

The cancellation of Tuesday’s marathon swimming test event comes a day after the triathlon mixed relay event was held in the river that runs through the center of the French capital. Water samples drawn early Monday showed E. coli levels ranging from “good” to “very good” at four collection points in the river, World Aquatics said. AP Paris: A test …

Marathon swimming training cancelled as concern over River Seine water quality continues
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Marathon swimming training cancelled as concern over River Seine water quality continues

The Independent  

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Olympic marathon swim test run is canceled over water quality concerns for Seine River
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympic marathon swim test run is canceled over water quality concerns for Seine River

Associated Press  

PARIS — A test run meant to allow Olympic athletes to familiarize themselves with the marathon swimming course in the Seine River was canceled Tuesday over concerns about water quality in the Paris waterway. The cancellation of Tuesday’s marathon swimming test event comes a day after the triathlon mixed relay event was held in the river that runs through the …

Olympic marathon swim test run is canceled over water quality concerns for Seine River
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympic marathon swim test run is canceled over water quality concerns for Seine River

The Independent  

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Open water training in River Seine for marathon swimming cancelled, organisers say
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Open water training in River Seine for marathon swimming cancelled, organisers say

The Hindu  

The marathon swimming familiarisation session scheduled for Tuesday in the river Seine has been cancelled, Paris 2024 Olympics organisers said. “After the daily situation meeting this morning between Ville de Paris, Paris 2024 and World Aquatics, it has been decided that the familiarisation session to take place today, 6 August 2024, is cancelled,” World Aquatics said in a statement. Training …

Paris organisers scrap Olympic open water swim training in polluted Seine
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris organisers scrap Olympic open water swim training in polluted Seine

Al Jazeera  

Athletes competing in the upcoming Olympic marathon swimming events repeatedly face training delays due to water quality issues in the River Seine. Paris Olympics organisers said that training for open water swimming in the River Seine had been cancelled due to pollution, raising questions over why triathletes were allowed to use the waterway the day before. The decision is the …

Is the Seine safe for Olympians to swim in?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Is the Seine safe for Olympians to swim in?

Salon  

The Seine has been a central feature of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, beginning with the memorable opening ceremony. The test run is meant to grant Olympic swimmers the ability to learn the marathon swimming course but the exercise was canceled by World Aquatics, the international body recognized by the International Olympic Committee, The Associated Press reported. Fluctuating bacteria levels …

Belgium athlete falls ill after competing in River Siene, team pulls out of mixed relay triathlon as concerns grow
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Belgium athlete falls ill after competing in River Siene, team pulls out of mixed relay triathlon as concerns grow

Hindustan Times  

On Sunday, Belgium's Olympic committee pulled the team from the mixed relay triathlon after one of their athletes, Claire Michel, who swam in the Seine, fell ill. She participated in the women's triathlon in Paris last Wednesday. The Paris 2024 organizers maintained that the Seine's water quality was "very good" on the day of the individual triathlons, with daily water …

Paris Olympic Triathlon Mixed Relay Gets Underway With Swims in Seine Amid Water Quality Concerns
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympic Triathlon Mixed Relay Gets Underway With Swims in Seine Amid Water Quality Concerns

News 18  

Olympic triathletes plunged into the Seine River Monday morning as the mixed relay event got underway after organizers said the bacteria levels in the long-polluted Paris waterway were at acceptable levels. Representatives from World Triathlon and the International Olympic Committee along with Paris Games organizers and regional and weather authorities met Sunday night to review water tests. The decision to …

Germany wins Olympic team relay triathlon
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Germany wins Olympic team relay triathlon

New Indian Express  

PARIS: Germany won gold in the mixed triathlon relay on Monday at the Paris Olympics, with the build-up to the event marred by news that a Belgian athlete had fallen sick after swimming in the Seine last week. The relay is a four-person sprint triathlon, with two men and two women completing a 300-metre swim, a seven-kilometre bike ride and …

More Olympians are set to compete in the Seine River. Here’s the latest on water quality concerns
7 months, 3 weeks ago

More Olympians are set to compete in the Seine River. Here’s the latest on water quality concerns

Associated Press  

PARIS — At the Paris Olympics, whether the water quality in the Seine River is safe enough to host some swimming events has been a major question. “When we see E. coli in the water, it indicates that other types of pathogens and other bacteria, viruses may also be in the water.” Testing helps organizers assess the risk to athletes, …

More Olympians are set to compete in the Seine River. Here's the latest on water quality concerns
7 months, 3 weeks ago

More Olympians are set to compete in the Seine River. Here's the latest on water quality concerns

The Independent  

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Olympic athletes have a new worry about the Seine, and it’s not the pollution
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympic athletes have a new worry about the Seine, and it’s not the pollution

LA Times  

People have been living along the Seine for more than 3,000 years and they’ve been dumping trash, human waste and whatever else they want to get rid of into the river for much of that time. It wasn’t so easy to swim in the Seine,” Cassandre Beaugrand of France, winner of the women’s triathlon, said of the currents, which were …

No, the Seine Cleanup Wasn’t a Failure
55 years, 2 months ago

No, the Seine Cleanup Wasn’t a Failure

Wired  

When Olympic triathletes plunged into the Seine river close to the Alexandre III bridge in Paris on July 31, they were making history—and not just by going for gold. Seine swimming had been banned since 1923, the year before Paris last hosted the Olympics, due to the health risk posed by a river contaminated by a city’s wastewater. French authorities …

Water dilemmas in Olympic triathlon are nothing new, from stray boats to shark watches to bacteria
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Water dilemmas in Olympic triathlon are nothing new, from stray boats to shark watches to bacteria

Associated Press  

PARIS — Contrary to a recent action/horror movie, there are no sharks in the Seine. A few swim practice sessions needed to be scratched and the men’s race pushed back a day due to water quality and held after the women’s race. The AP conducted tests revealed Copacabana Beach, where the marathon and triathlon swimming were to be held and …

Triathlon kicks off another day of competition at the Paris Games. Here’s a look at Day 5
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Triathlon kicks off another day of competition at the Paris Games. Here’s a look at Day 5

Associated Press  

PARIS — After days of delays and uncertainty over water-quality concerns for the Seine River, the triathlon was given the go-ahead and kicked off another day of competition. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Australia’s Natalie Van Coevorden, center, competes in the swim leg of the women’s individual triathlon competition at the …

Olympic Games Paris 2024: Seine deemed safe to swim in; how Paris’ sewers empty into the river.
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympic Games Paris 2024: Seine deemed safe to swim in; how Paris’ sewers empty into the river.

Slate  

This is part of Slate’s 2024 Olympics coverage. World Triathlon, the city and regional government, and the French weather service convened, for the fourth day in a row, at 3:30 a.m. And the flagship promise of the 2024 Paris Games—swimming competitions in a restored Seine, in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower—came true at the unholy hour of 4:14 a.m., …

Seine unsafe for Olympic triathlon swimmers: Risks of swimming in polluted water
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Seine unsafe for Olympic triathlon swimmers: Risks of swimming in polluted water

Hindustan Times  

Olympic swimming events in Paris’ Seine river have been postponed due to health concerns. The men's Olympic triathlon planned for Tuesday has been postponed over concerns about water quality in Paris' Seine river, where the swimming portion of the race was supposed to take place. Seine E. coli levels a health concern Water tests from the Eau de Paris monitoring …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Triathlon races to go ahead on Wednesday as Seine passes water quality tests
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Triathlon races to go ahead on Wednesday as Seine passes water quality tests

The Hindu  

Organisers cleared the Olympic women’s and men’s triathlons to go ahead on Wednesday after the latest Seine river water tests showed lower levels of bacteria, ending days of uncertainty over whether the central Paris swim was viable after heavy rains. “The results of the latest water analyses, received at 3.20 a.m., have been assessed as compliant by World Triathlon allowing …

Olympic triathletes will swim in Paris’ Seine River after days of concerns about water quality
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Olympic triathletes will swim in Paris’ Seine River after days of concerns about water quality

The Independent  

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Murky waters of Olympic triathlon make for picturesque but dicey races
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Murky waters of Olympic triathlon make for picturesque but dicey races

New York Times  

PARIS – The dawn rain slowed to a drizzle just before 8 a.m. Wednesday in Paris, just as 46 of the fittest women in the world trotted onto the Pont Alexandre III, descended a flight of stairs onto a floating dock and dove into the Seine, bacteria be damned. After years of planning, construction of a $1.5 billion sewage retention …

Paris Olympics: River Seine given green light to host triathlon despite days of water concerns
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: River Seine given green light to host triathlon despite days of water concerns

ABC  

Olympic officials have given the River Seine the green light to host the men's and women's Olympic triathlon races, despite days of concerns about water quality The decision to go ahead with the Seine swim for the triathlon competitions is a big win for the city, Olympics organisers and athletes. "The results of the latest water analyses, received at 3:20am, …

Fans and athletes blast Paris Olympic Games organisers for a lack of cold water as temperatures in French capital reach a scorching 37C
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Fans and athletes blast Paris Olympic Games organisers for a lack of cold water as temperatures in French capital reach a scorching 37C

Daily Mail  

There was fresh humiliation for Games’ organisers last night after sweltering fans and athletes blasted the lack of cold water as concerns about E.coli in the River Siene led to the men’s triathlon being postponed. In the early hours of Sunday morning, a pre-race triathlon event due to take place in the Seine was cancelled due to water quality concerns …

Paris Olympics water sports: What events should move to the Seine, like the opening ceremony?
55 years, 2 months ago

Paris Olympics water sports: What events should move to the Seine, like the opening ceremony?

Slate  

This is part of Slate’s 2024 Olympics coverage. The downside: If you put team handball in the Seine, then it just becomes water polo, and—Flavor Flav’s patronage notwithstanding—water polo is even less popular than team handball. You’d line a bunch of little boats up in the Seine, and instead of jumping over hurdles, the competitors would jump from the bow …

Sorry is the hardest word for Paris Olympics organisers once again as exaggerated excuses of rainfall are used to postpone triathlon events - with the River Seine STILL not safe to swim in, writes MIK
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Sorry is the hardest word for Paris Olympics organisers once again as exaggerated excuses of rainfall are used to postpone triathlon events - with the River Seine STILL not safe to swim in, writes MIK

Daily Mail  

The reasoning stank almost as much as the scandal itself. ‘The equivalent of July rainfall fell in just 36 hours,’ Paris 2024 official Anne Descamps told reporters when asked why – once again – triathlon events in the River Seine were postponed. Paris 2024 official Anne Descamps claimed 'the equivalent of July rainfall fell in just 36 hours' as the …

What to watch for at the Paris Olympics: Katie Ledecky expected to win her 1st gold of these Games
7 months, 3 weeks ago

What to watch for at the Paris Olympics: Katie Ledecky expected to win her 1st gold of these Games

The Independent  

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Olympic triathlon farce is the inevitable result of Paris 2024’s £1bn gamble
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympic triathlon farce is the inevitable result of Paris 2024’s £1bn gamble

The Independent  

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Paris Olympics confirm SECOND event is postponed, just hours before it was meant to begin - after triathlon was delayed due to concerns over Seine's water quality
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics confirm SECOND event is postponed, just hours before it was meant to begin - after triathlon was delayed due to concerns over Seine's water quality

Daily Mail  

Paris Olympics chiefs have confirmed that a second event has been postponed, just four days into the tournament. The 2024 Games were dealt a major blow on Tuesday morning when the triathlon event was forced to be postponed - due to concerns over the Seine's water quality. The Paris Olympics have confirmed that the heats in the surfing have been …

Men’s Olympic triathlon postponed in Paris over Seine water quality concerns
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Men’s Olympic triathlon postponed in Paris over Seine water quality concerns

Associated Press  

PARIS — Olympics organizers are banking on the sun and scorching temperatures to improve the water quality of the Seine River enough for triathletes to swim in it. “But I hope we can have a triathlon and I can accomplish this dream that I’ve had since I was a little kid.” Aurélie Merle, the Paris 2024 director of sports, told …

Men’s Olympic triathlon is postponed due to concerns over water quality in Paris’ Seine River
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Men’s Olympic triathlon is postponed due to concerns over water quality in Paris’ Seine River

The Independent  

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Surprise! Olympians in Paris finally swim and compete in the Seine
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Surprise! Olympians in Paris finally swim and compete in the Seine

LA Times  

After days of water-quality concerns caused by heavy rains last week put the swimming portion of the Olympic triathlons in doubt, the women dived into the Seine River early Wednesday, followed by the men a few hours later. Paris organizers couldn’t contain their delight that their gamble of holding Olympic events in the long-toxic river was paying off, with the …

Men’s Olympic triathlon postponed as Seine water quality remains unsafe
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Men’s Olympic triathlon postponed as Seine water quality remains unsafe

New York Times  

Officials postponed the men’s Olympic triathlon from Tuesday to Wednesday because of elevated bacteria levels in the River Seine, meaning the men’s and women’s races are now to be held on the same day should conditions improve. A joint statement from Paris 2024 organizers and the sport’s governing body on Tuesday read: “Following a meeting on water quality held on …

Paris Olympics: Men's triathlon postponed due to River Seine pollution levels
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: Men's triathlon postponed due to River Seine pollution levels

ABC  

The men's triathlon at the Paris Olympics will not go ahead as planned as pollution levels in the River Seine remain too high, World Triathlon said in a statement. The decision is a blow to organisers who previously said they were confident water quality would improve in time for the race after heavy rains last Friday and Saturday dirtied the …

Paris Olympics boosted by raucous fans in return of spectators for first time since pandemic
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics boosted by raucous fans in return of spectators for first time since pandemic

Associated Press  

PARIS — The chants of “Ra-fa! South Korean fans watch during the Archery women’s team semifinals competition between South Korea and Mexico at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Paris, France. “I’m someone that thrives off crowd and the environment, so when that wasn’t there in Tokyo, I really struggled to get up for it, and then …

Paris Olympics: Swimming training cancelled for a second day over Seine water quality
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: Swimming training cancelled for a second day over Seine water quality

The Hindu  

Paris Olympics organisers cancelled the triathlon swimming training session for the second day in a row on Monday, with 24 hours to go until the men's race, after heavy rain affected water quality levels in the Seine. The women's individual race is scheduled for Wednesday, also at 8 a.m. A swimmable Seine is a key legacy Games organisers aim to …

Triathlon cancels Olympic swim training for the second day over poor water quality in the Seine
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Triathlon cancels Olympic swim training for the second day over poor water quality in the Seine

Associated Press  

PARIS — Concerns about the water quality in the Seine River led officials to call off the swimming portion of an Olympic triathlon training session for a second straight day Monday. World Triathlon made the decision to cancel the swim workout early Monday following a meeting over water quality in the Seine, which is closely linked to the weather. The …

Men’s Olympic triathlon postponed amid Seine River water quality concerns
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Men’s Olympic triathlon postponed amid Seine River water quality concerns

LA Times  

Watercraft and buoys sit along the Seine River near the triathlon event venue on the Pont Alexandre III bridge on Sunday in Paris. The men’s Olympic triathlon planned for Tuesday has been postponed over concerns about water quality in Paris’ Seine River, where the swimming portion of the race was supposed to take place. Paris made an enormous effort to …

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