Just hours before competition began, Olympics officials announced early Wednesday morning that a water quality test showed the Seine River was ready for…
Just hours before competition began, Olympics officials announced early Wednesday morning that a water quality test showed the Seine RiverA day after men's races were postponed, men and women triathletes raced back-to-back on Wednesday, with the swimming leg taking place in the iconic body of water where swimmingThe decision to go ahead with the Seine swim for the triathlon competitions is a big win for the city, Olympics organizers and the athletes. , including 1.
4 billion euros in infrastructure improvements, to clean up the long-polluted Seine and have been steadfast in their insistence that the swimming portion of the triathlon and the marathon swimming events next week could safely be held in the river. originally planned for Tuesday to Wednesday, when the women’s competition had been scheduled. Test events meant to allow the athletes to familiarize themselves with the course had already been canceled for the same reason on Sunday and Monday.
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