The Latest Breaking News from Seine

Paris Olympics Triathlon Familiarization Swim Cancelled Due To Water Quality

Paris Olympics triathlon familiarization swim canceled due to poor River Seine water quality. Organizers prioritize athletes' health and aim for improvement.

Top News · Jul 28, 2024

Olympics pre-race triathlon event in Seine River canceled over water quality concerns

Concerns over the water quality of Paris’ Seine River have continued into the 2024 Olympics, with a pre-race triathlon event there canceled Sunday

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2024

Swimming triathlon training cancelled due to poor water quality in Seine

The individual races are due to take place in central Paris on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2024

Poor Seine water quality after heavy rain set to force triathletes to miss training sessions at Olympics

Olympic triathletes in Paris are set to miss their first practice session in the River Seine on Sunday because of the deteriorating water quality

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2024

'Bloody oath' - Australians want triathlon swim

The Australian triathlon team is adamant the swim leg of their events should go ahead, despite rain raising concerns about the River Seine water quality.

AAP · Jul 27, 2024

Heavy rain sparks concerns over Olympic swimming - as Seine fails water quality test days before events

Paris City Hall noted that water quality last week was in line with European rules in six days out of seven, but failed on the day where the mayor of Paris took a dip

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2024

Olympics opening ceremony: a little Gaga, a lot of spectacle, and universal uplift

How Paris 2024’s Olympics opening ceremony set spirits – and much else – soaring, embracing the Seine, the streets and the skies. Craig McLean reports

Wallpaper · Jul 27, 2024

Paris Olympics become a matter of medals after stars reign on the Seine

The first medals will be handed out at the Paris Olympics on Saturday after the 2024 Games were officially launched with a spectacular four-hour, rain-soaked ceremony along the river Seine.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 27, 2024

Paris Olympics 2024: Braving attacks by arsonists and pre-opening chaos, city of love gets Olympics underway with grand ceremony

PARIS: The incessant wailing of police sirens could be heard at the stroke of 12 on Friday afternoon outside the Palais des Congres. The city was on high alert. Heavily armed police personnel had started cordoning off the area close to the River Seine. This beautiful world city, which moves…

The Times of India · Jul 27, 2024

Olympics Opening Ceremony a Fitting Tribute to Paris and Its People

After fans were unable to attend the displays in Tokyo and Beijing, crowds roared back Friday, flocking to the Seine to watch a powerful show befitting the host nation.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 27, 2024