Olympic officials are confident that the triathlon events scheduled to take place in the River Seine will proceed as planned, despite concerns over water quality. Paris 2024 chief executive Étienne Thobois expressed this confidence during a press conference, stating that contingency plans are in place if needed.
Thobois mentioned that recent heavy rainfall has been closely monitored, but the forecast is showing signs of improvement. He emphasized the importance of respecting the athletes, who are at the core of the Olympic Games, acknowledging the uncertainty they may feel about competing.
