The statement did not elaborate on Claire Michel's illness, nor directly tie it to her swim in the Seine, but it comes after concerns over the river's water…
The statement did not elaborate on Claire Michel's illness, nor directly tie it to her swim in the Seine, but it comes after concerns over the river's water quality have plagued organizers., “is unfortunately ill and will have to withdraw from the competition,” the Belgian Olympic and Interfederal Committee said in a statement.The mixed relay triathlon is scheduled to take place Monday, with the swim portion of the competition slated for the Seine as well.
Swiss officials said Saturday that triathlete Adrien Briffod, who also competed in the Seine on Wednesday, fell ill with a stomach infection. But they said it was “impossible to say” whether it was linked to the swim and that the other delegations told them none of their triathletes reported stomach problems.
The Swiss Olympic committee did not immediately respond to a request from The Associated Press for comment Sunday. Moulin Rouge dancers performed before Olympic cyclists passed by the Parisian landmark during the men’s road race on Saturday.
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