SYDNEY : Australia will provide protective treatment for athletes competing in the waters of the River Seine at the Paris Olympics and the final decision on whether they take the plunge will rest with the swimmers.
FILE PHOTO: Paris 2024 Olympics - Training for test swimming event for Paris 2024 - Paris, France - August 6, 2023 General view of the river Seine and the Eiffel Tower as the competition in the lead up to the Summer Olympics in 2024 is cancelled REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/File Photo
Anna Meares, Australia's Chef de Mission for the Games, said she had faith in the assurances of the organisers on the matter of water safety but would not be dictating any action to athletes if tests showed the water was not safe. "Try standing in front of an Olympian who's trained for their whole life when they have the chance to swim and ... tell them 'no'. It's not going to happen."
"We are certainly aware that the water quality differs considerably based on what's happening outside, particularly rainfall. Meares said Australia's expected team of around 460 athletes could expect a high level of support in Paris and the other Olympic venues, including some home comforts.
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