Paris Olympic triathlon may downgrade to duathlon due to water safety concerns in River Seine.
The Olympic triathlon may be downgraded to a duathlon due to prioritizing scenery over water safety in Paris. Daily checks to ensure water meets safety thresholds became necessary, and with significant pollution in the River Seine, the risk of cutting swimming events might arise. Over £1bn was spent on water cleanup efforts, yet rain deluges still increased E.coli bacteria levels in the polluted water.
July 30, 2024
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