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

Paralympics organizers say triathlon competitions in Paris scheduled for Sunday have been postponed because of concerns about water quality in the Seine River after heavy rainfall

The Independent UK

The 10 Things We’ll Remember About Paris 2024

From swimming in the Seine River to break dancing, here’s what we’ll probably end up recalling about these Games in a few years’ time.

Sports Illustrated

German open water athlete falls ill after swimming in the Seine River

German swimmer Leonie Beck says she became ill after competing in the women’s open water race at the Paris Olympics, despite assurances that the water in the Seine River was safe

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

French authorities vow that cleanup efforts on the Seine River will allow Parisians to finally open up as a summertime swim spot

The Independent UK

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

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

The Independent UK

Athlete Clarifies Illness After Competing In Paris Olympics Triathlon

Claire Michel's illness post-triathlon raises concerns about water quality in the Seine River at the Paris Olympics.

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Paris Open Water Swimmers Brave Seine River Pollution Concerns

Paris allows Olympic open water swimmers to train in the Seine River amidst water quality concerns. Triathletes may limit time in the river due to worries....

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Olympic marathon swim test run will go ahead after earlier Seine water quality concerns

A test run to allow Olympic athletes to familiarize themselves with the marathon swimming course in the Seine River will go ahead Wednesday

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

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 Independent UK

Olympic triathlon mixed relay gets underway with swims in the Seine amid water quality concerns

Olympic triathletes plunged into the Seine River as the mixed relay event got underway after days of uncertainty over water quality in the long-polluted Paris waterway

The Independent UK

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

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

The Independent UK

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

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

The Independent UK

An Olympian Has Shared How Shitty It Was To Swim In The Seine & Yep, It Really Was That Gross

An Olympic triathlete has complained about the water quality in the Seine River and is worried she'll get sick after she swallowed some.

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Olympic Triathlete Had Brutal Quote About Her Experience Swimming in Seine

The pollution in the Seine River has been well-chronicled in Paris, and one Olympian was not happy with it after Wednesday's triathlon.

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AP PHOTOS: Triathlon kicks off another day of competition at the Paris Games. Here's a look at Day 5

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.

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French President Macron Praises Paris For Swimmable Seine River

French President Macron lauds Paris for hosting successful triathlon event and celebrates the cleanliness of the Seine River. Local athlete shines in the c...

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Paris Olympics Face Climate Change Challenges

Paris Olympics faced challenges due to climate change, emphasizing the need for climate resilience in event planning.

France 24

Women’s triathlon begins at Paris Games after tests confirm Seine water quality

Women triathletes dove into the Seine River in Paris on Wednesday morning to start the 2024 Olympics event after days of delays due to concerns over water quality.

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The Independent UK

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

After days of delays and uncertainty over water quality concerns in the Seine River, the women’s and men’s Olympic triathlon races will go forward with swims in the famed Paris waterway

The Independent UK

Olympics bet against climate change with swimming in Seine and may lose. Scientists say told you so

The Paris Olympics bet against climate change when they scheduled some outdoor swimming events in the Seine River, and they may lose

Reason

Paris Spent $1.5 Billion Cleaning Poop Out of the Seine, and It's Still Too Dirty for Olympic Swimming

Athletes still can't swim in the Seine River after Paris wasted $1.5 billion trying to clean it for Olympic events.

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Here's what the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris look like from space (photos)

The 2024 Summer Olympics started Friday (July 26) in Paris with the opening ceremony highlighting historic landmarks along the Seine River, which can be seen in a new satellite image from space.

Sports Illustrated

My Day Along the Seine River at the Olympics Ended with a Swim

One Sports Illustrated writer dared to plunge into the debated and polluted river at the center of the Paris Games.

The Independent UK

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

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

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Italian High Jumper Loses Wedding Ring During Olympics Opening Ceremony

Italian high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi loses his wedding ring in the Seine River during the Paris Olympics, expressing regret in a heartfelt letter to his wife.

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