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The Latest Breaking News from the River Seine

Mixed relay under way despite withdrawal of Belgium due to ‘E. coli’ illness

There have been concerns over the water quality in the River Seine.

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2024

Belgium Withdraws From Mixed Relay Triathlon Due To Athlete Illness

Belgium withdraws from mixed relay triathlon due to Claire Michel's illness after competing in the River Seine despite water quality concerns.

Olympic triathlon training cancelled again over Seine river pollution

Paris Olympics organisers have cancelled training for triathletes in the River Seine again because of poor water quality, leading to more uncertainty over whether the mixed relay will go ahead as planned on Monday.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 4, 2024

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Paris 2024 Triathlon Training Canceled Due To Water Quality

Training for the mixed triathlon relay at Paris 2024 Olympics canceled due to poor water quality in the River Seine, despite recent cleanup efforts.

Paris 2024 Must Leave A Transformative Public Health Legacy In France And Beyond

After much anticipation, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games are now underway, with the first competitions on 24 July followed two days later by the groundbreaking opening ceremony on the River Seine.

inkl · Aug 2, 2024

“Vomited 10 Times”: Olympic Star Pukes On Live TV After Swimming In Polluted Paris River

"I would urgently take antibiotics right after this competition" The post “Vomited 10 Times”: Olympic Star Pukes On Live TV After Swimming In Polluted Paris River first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Jul 31, 2024

France, GB win gold in triathlon races

To the relief of Olympic organisers, the triathlon did take place in the River Seine, days after the water faliled a pollution test. The women Tri-athletes went first...diving into the Seine at the historic Alexandre III bridge.It was France's Cassandre Beaugrand who won the women's gold, and team GB's Alex…

France 24 · Jul 31, 2024

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Australian triathlon shows signs of life with Hauser

Great Britain's Alex Yee and Cassandre Beaugrand of France won the gold medals as the Olympic triathlon events went ahead following months of drama.

AAP · Jul 31, 2024

Team USA Triathlete Exposes Body To E. Coli For Olympics

Triathlete Seth Rider's unconventional Olympic preparation backfires when the men's triathlon event is postponed due to poor water quality in the River Seine.

Women triathlon contenders finally dive into River Seine at Paris Olympics

Women triathletes have dived into the River Seine this Wednesday morning, marking the start of the race and providing huge relief for organisers after problems with water quality marred the run-up to the competition.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 31, 2024

Olympic Triathlons Go Ahead And Home Hero Marchand Targets Two More Golds

The women's Olympic triathlon finally set off in the River Seine on Wednesday, providing huge relief for organisers after problems with water quality marred the run-up to the competition.

International Business Times · Jul 31, 2024

Watch: Paris Olympics triathlon goes ahead as Seine water quality passes test

Watch as spectators lined the banks of the River Seine as the Paris Olympics triathlon races were given the go-ahead on Wednesday, 31 July, after the water passed quality tests.

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024

Home Hero Marchand Targets More Olympic Gold Amid Triathlon Suspense

French swimming sensation Leon Marchand bids for two more Olympic golds in the pool on Wednesday as organisers desperately hope the River Seine will be clean enough to stage both triathlons.

International Business Times · Jul 31, 2024

Activists Celebrate LGBTQ Olympians In 'City Of All Loves'

On the shores of the River Seine, a fan zone dotted with rainbow-themed paraphernalia hopes to draw in the crowds to celebrate a record number of openly LGBTQ athletes at this year's Olympics.

International Business Times · Jul 30, 2024

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Radio France Internationale · Jul 30, 2024

Olympic men's triathlon postponed to Wednesday due to Seine pollution

The Olympic men's triathlon was postponed just hours before it was due to get under way on Tuesday after last-ditch water quality tests in the River Seine revealed unhealthy pollution levels, organisers said.

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024

Watch: Paris Olympics triathlon venue empty as River Seine pollution postpones men’s race

The Paris 2024 Olympics triathlon venue lay empty as the men's race was postponed because of concerns over water quality in the River Seine on Tuesday, 30 July.

Evening Standard · Jul 30, 2024

Paris Olympics: Alex Yee's bid for triathlon gold delayed after water quality checks on River Seine

The men’s triathlon has been postponed until Wednesday after the latest water quality tests were carried out on the River Seine in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

International Business Times · Jul 30, 2024

Biles Chases First Paris Olympic Gold, Fingers Crossed Over Seine

America's Biles appears to be back at the peak of her powers as she leads the United States on what has been billed as a redemption mission in the women's team final.

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International Business Times · Jul 29, 2024

Suspense Over Olympics Triathlon As Seine Fails Water Tests Again

Olympic organisers cancelled a second day of triathlon training in the River Seine on Monday due to water pollution, increasing uncertainty over whether the men's and women's races will go ahead as scheduled in the coming days.

Paris 2024 Confident Triathlon Events Will Proceed Despite Water Concerns

Paris 2024 officials are confident in the triathlon events in the River Seine despite water quality concerns. Efforts made to ensure water quality meets st...

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2024

British triathletes have prepared for everything but are at the mercy of pollution in Seine

The Olympic men’s triathlon race on Tuesday remains on a knife-edge after poor water quality forced the cancellation of the second and final swimming practice

Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2024

Paris Olympics 2024: Triathlon training in the River Seine cancelled for second successive day

Heavy weekend downpours lead to rise in pollution levels

Radio France Internationale · Jul 29, 2024

Olympic triathalon training sessions postponed again as Seine pollution persists

Olympic organisers cancelled a second day of triathlon training in the River Seine planned for Monday after weekend downpours in Paris polluted the waterway, but said they were "confident" the medal events would be held this week.

AAP · Jul 28, 2024

Poor water quality means no Seine triathlon training

Persistent rain over two days has forced triathlon organisers to cancel Sunday's planned triathlon swim training in the River Seine.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 28, 2024

Olympic training session in Seine cancelled due to water pollution

The first training session for triathletes at the Paris Olympics was scrapped on Sunday due to pollution in the River Seine, organisers said.

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