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

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 …

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3 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, …

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3 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 …

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4 months, 1 week ago

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

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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 …

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4 months, 1 week 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 …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Associated Press

PARIS — The Seine River has been one of the stars of the Olympics — whether as the scene of the ambitious opening ceremony or as the Games’ choice for the triathlon and marathon swimming competitions. French President Emmanuel Macron claimed victory following the Olympic triathlon tests, calling it “a fabulous legacy for the Paris region’s residents who will be …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Water quality was acceptable when Olympians swam in Seine River, data shows

Associated Press

PARIS — Water quality data used by Paris Olympics organizers shows that bacteria levels in the Seine River were within acceptable levels on the days that athletes swam in the famed waterway, according to their tests and established thresholds. But the data shows that the levels of E. coli and enterococci bacteria were much higher than are deemed acceptable for …

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4 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 …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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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 …

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4 months, 2 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 …

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4 months, 2 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 …

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4 months, 2 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 …

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4 months, 2 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 …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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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 …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

After water quality concerns canceled test runs, Olympic triathletes plunge into the Seine for relay

Associated Press

PARIS — Olympic triathletes plunged into the Seine River for the mixed relay event Monday after organizers said bacteria levels in the long-polluted Paris waterway were at acceptable levels. The decision to allow the event to go forward with swims in the Seine came after Belgium’s Olympic committee announced Sunday that it would withdraw its team from the mixed relay …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Belgian triathlete 'sick' after Olympic race in Seine, competition to go ahead as scheduled

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As a result of Claire Michel’s illness, the Belgian team will not take part in the mixed triathlon event at the Paris Olympics Claire Michel of Belgium, who competed in the triathlon at the Paris Olympics, pulled out sick from the team event. Reuters Belgian triathlete Claire Michel is “sick” after taking part in the women’s individual Olympic triathlon which …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Belgium withdraws from mixed relay triathlon after athlete who swam in Seine River falls ill

Associated Press

PARIS — Belgium’s Olympic committee announced Sunday that it would withdraw its team from the mixed relay triathlon at the Paris Olympics after one of its competitors who swam in the Seine River fell ill. Claire Michel, who competed in the women’s triathlon Wednesday, “is unfortunately ill and will have to withdraw from the competition,” the Belgian Olympic and Interfederal …

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4 months, 2 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, …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sick triathlete after Paris Olympics race pushes Switzerland to change team for mixed relay

Associated Press

PARIS — Three days after the men’s triathlon at the Paris Olympics, the Swiss team said Saturday one of its athletes has a stomach infection and will not compete in the mixed relay event. It was “impossible to say” if Adrien Briffod’s gastrointestinal infection is linked to water quality in the River Seine, the Switzerland Olympic team said in a …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

France’s Beaugrand and Britain’s Yee win Olympic triathlon after concerns about Seine water quality

The Hindu

One triathlon race had the rain-slickened streets. “It’s magical,” said newly minted gold medalist Cassandre Beaugrand of France. “For me, you’ve got to have trust in the organization that they’re going to put you in safe conditions,” said Mr. Yee, who won silver at the Tokyo Games. “It was just a clean, fair race with the both of us, and …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

France’s Beaugrand and Britain’s Yee win Olympic triathlon after concerns about Seine water quality

Associated Press

PARIS — One triathlon race had the rain-slickened streets. “It’s magical,” said newly minted gold medalist Cassandre Beaugrand of France. “It’s the best route we’ve had in a long time and I know all the other athletes feel the same.” Beaugrand captured the women’s Olympic triathlon by making her way through a Seine River that was under scrutiny for its …

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4 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 …

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4 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 …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Associated Press

PARIS — Olympic triathletes dove into the Seine River on Wednesday after organizers declared the water in Paris safe for swimming following days of concerns about elevated bacteria levels caused by heavy rains last week. For her part, Beaugrand said she wasn’t very worried about swimming in the Seine “because we swam last year and no one was sick after …

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

Paralympic organisers postpone triathlon in Seine over water quality

Seine Water Quality Issues Resurface For Paralympics

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

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

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

Water quality was acceptable when Olympians swam in Seine River, data shows

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

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

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

Paris organisers scrap Olympic open water swim training in polluted Seine

Is the Seine safe for Olympians to swim in?

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

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

After water quality concerns canceled test runs, Olympic triathletes plunge into the Seine for relay

Belgian triathlete 'sick' after Olympic race in Seine, competition to go ahead as scheduled

Belgium withdraws from mixed relay triathlon after athlete who swam in Seine River falls ill

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

Sick triathlete after Paris Olympics race pushes Switzerland to change team for mixed relay

France’s Beaugrand and Britain’s Yee win Olympic triathlon after concerns about Seine water quality

France’s Beaugrand and Britain’s Yee win Olympic triathlon after concerns about Seine water quality

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

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

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