PARIS: Triathletes fresh from their second swim in the Seine generally shrugged off the risk of waste in the river making them sick, but highlighted the stress they were put through as the levels of bacteria in the waterway caused repeated disruption. French authorities have spent 1.4 billion euros (US$1.
Athletes dive into the river Seine at the start of the race triathlon mixed relay on Aug 5, 2024. PARIS: Triathletes fresh from their second swim in the Seine generally shrugged off the risk of waste in the river making them sick, but highlighted the stress they were put through as the levels of bacteria in the waterway caused repeated disruption.
The mixed relay went ahead as scheduled on Monday after organisers gave the all clear on Sunday evening, acknowledging athletes' demands for more certainty after the men's individual race was"I think they could have invested more into having clean water. It seems like they were just hoping for the best and knew the athletes are going to do it because it's the Olympics," said Morgan Pearson, part of the US team that won silver in the relay.
"It's tough to handle and you probably lose a night of sleep and therefore it influences a lot in your individual performance," said Germany's Tim Hellwig after his team won gold in the relay. Belgium did not compete in the mixed relay after Claire Michel fell ill, with some speculation that the river was to blame, but Belgium's Olympic committee did not give any details.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
French sports minister swims in Seine ahead of OlympicsPARIS : French Sports Minister Amelie Oudea Castera took the plunge and swam in the River Seine on Saturday, in a publicity moment that French authorities hope will show the capital's river is clean enough and ready to stage swimming events at the Olympic Games.
Read more »
Olympics organisers cancel first triathlon training over Seine pollutionPARIS: The first training session for triathletes at the Paris Olympics was scrapped on Sunday (Jul 28) due to pollution in the River Seine, organisers said.
Read more »
Paris Olympics open with cruise on Seine, Celine DionMadcap, mayhem, magical Paris 2024 opening ceremony delivers unforgettable night in the rain.
Read more »
Paris Olympics opens with cruise on Seine, Celine DionParis welcomed the world with an opening night of art, culture, history, fashion and French whimsy.
Read more »
Paris Olympics opens with rain, Seine River cruise, Celine DionPARIS – Like the iconic Eiffel Tower that was built over a century ago, Paris 2024 pulled off yet another incredible feat on July 26, first with an opening ceremony cruise on the Seine that will rank among the Olympics’ iconic moments in history. And it was Celine Dion’s closing song, L’Hymne a l’amour, that sealed the show for the...
Read more »
Flotilla on River Seine, rain and Celine Dion mark start of Paris OlympicsMore than 10,500 athletes will compete at the Olympics, 100 years since Paris last staged the Games.
Read more »