The 2024 Paris Olympics Triathlon has been at the center of a controversy surrounding the state of River Seine. Participants and organizations alike have levied criticism against the event arguing that the water’s sanitary conditions are “unacceptable.”
Canadian star Tyler Mislawchuk was among the first to dive in as he took part of the men’s edition of the triathlon on July 31, 2024, ending in 9th place and shocking viewers by vomiting profusely upon reaching the finish line.
“Did I vomit once? No, I threw up 10 times. The last four kilometers were deadly and I started feeling sick and very hot,” he said in an interview after the race had ended.
