The familiarisation session for the Paris Olympics marathon swimming event in the Seine river will go ahead as scheduled on Wednesday after water quality tests met thresholds, organisers said.A similar session planned for Tuesday had been cancelled due to concerns over water pollution.
FILE PHOTO: Paris 2024 Olympics - Triathlon - Mixed Relay - Paris, France - August 05, 2024. Athletes in action as they swim in the river Seine REUTERS/Albert Gea/File PhotoThe familiarisation session for the Paris Olympics marathon swimming event in the Seine river will go ahead as scheduled on Wednesday after water quality tests met thresholds, organisers said.
The familiarisation session will take place from 7.30-9.30 a.m. The women's and men's marathon swim races are scheduled for Thursday and Friday.
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