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German open water athlete falls ill after swimming in the Seine River

German swimmer Leonie Beck says she became ill after competing in the women’s open water race at the Paris Olympics, despite assurances that the water in the Seine River was safe

The Independent UK

Cleaning up the Seine: the Olympics boosts a Parisian dream, but it's still far from fully achieved

French authorities vow that cleanup efforts on the Seine River will allow Parisians to finally open up as a summertime swim spot

The Independent UK

What does it take to host a successful Olympics? 3 key takeaways from Paris

Paris did some things differently, but it also faced the same baggage that host cities inevitably do: cost overruns.

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Paris Olympics Water Quality Data Reveals Bacteria Levels

Paris Olympics monitored Seine River water quality during events, facing challenges from bacteria levels influenced by weather.

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Tahitian surfing champion Kauli Vaast takes victory lap along the Seine

After winning the gold medal in surfing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Kauli Vaast thrilled fans again by surfing along France's iconic River Seine. The 22-year-old was pulled by a boat, and surfed the small waves it created with the Eiffel Tower in the background.

France 24

Water quality was acceptable when Olympians swam in Seine River, data shows

Water quality data used by Paris Olympics organizers shows that bacteria levels in the Seine River were within acceptable levels on the days that athletes swam in the famed waterway

The Independent UK

Parisians Hesitant To Swim In Cleaned-Up River Seine

Discover the allure of Paris canals for swimmers and the ongoing efforts to clean up the Seine River for the Olympics.

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Hector Pardoe hails French attempts to clean up the River Seine

Pardoe finished sixth in the men’s 10km marathon swim at the Paris Olympics.

The Independent UK

Olympic closing ceremony revised ‘umpteen’ times after opening event furore

The executive director of the closing ceremony has admitted that he had to revise the script ‘for the umpteenth time’ following a backlash against the Seine event

The Guardian - UK

Marathon Swim Launches Packed Olympic Programme

A thrilling open-water swim in the River Seine kicked off Friday's Olympic action in Paris, which will later see Algerian gender eligibility row boxer Imane Khelif go for gold.

International Business Times

Aussie Moesha Johnson Says Plague-Infested Seine Wasn’t That Bad Actually: ‘I’ve Tasted Worse Water’

Australian Olympic swimmer Moesha Johnson has rubbished complaints about the water quality in the Seine, saying she's swam in worse.

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Olympic swimmers are staving off E. coli by chugging Coca-Cola

“We will often have a Coca-Cola afterwards just to try to flush out anything inside of us,” an Australian marathon swimmer said.

Fortune

Olympian obsessed with chocolate muffins jokes about swimming in the Seine

‘We’ll tell the muffins you loved them, but stay strong man and you’ll tell them’

The Independent UK

Strong Current in Seine River a Tough Challenge for U.S. Open-Water Swimmers

After concerns about water quality and bacteria levels, Katie Grimes and Mariah Denigan also battled a troublesome tide in the women’s 10k swim in Paris.

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Olympic Swimmers Plunge Into Seine, Lyles Eyes Sprint Double

Olympic marathon swimmers dived into the Seine Thursday with the river deemed clean enough to compete, as US sprinter Noah Lyles hoped to pocket a 200m gold to go with his stunning 100m success.

AAP

Johnson celebrates in-Seine silver - with antibiotics

Moesha Johnson has won a silver for Australia in the Olympic 10km marathon swimming event in the Seine, beaten only by her Dutch best friend.

The Independent UK

Olympic swimmers are guzzling cans of Coke to protect from bacteria in the Seine

Water quality concerns have prompted teams to drop out and swim trials to be postponed

Radio France Internationale

Olympic marathon swimmers finally allowed in Seine for training

Familiarisation trails in the River Seine for the marathon swimming events went ahead as planned Wednesday after more delays over water pollution. This came as a New Zealand swimmer said he was sick with E.coli-like symptoms after swimming the river for the triathlon last week.

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Olympic marathon swim training axed as Seine water quality fiasco rumbles on

As concerns about the River Seine's water quality continue, today's marathon swimming training is cancelled but officials say races should still go ahead

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Belgian Triathlete Clarifies Illness After Swimming In Seine Race

Belgian triathlete's virus illness raises water quality concerns in Seine River during Olympics.

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Paris Open Water Swimmers Brave Seine River Pollution Concerns

Paris allows Olympic open water swimmers to train in the Seine River amidst water quality concerns. Triathletes may limit time in the river due to worries....

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Team Australia’s Doctor Revealed Extra Measures For Triathletes Who Swam In Poo (AKA The Seine)

Team Australia's Doctor Revealed Extra Measures For Triathletes Who Swam In Poo (AKA The Seine)

The Independent UK

Olympic marathon swim test run will go ahead after earlier Seine water quality concerns

A test run to allow Olympic athletes to familiarize themselves with the marathon swimming course in the Seine River will go ahead Wednesday

International Business Times

Olympic Open Water Training In Polluted Seine Scrapped: Organisers

Paris Olympics organisers said Tuesday that training for open water swimming in the River Seine had been cancelled due to pollution, raising questions over why triathletes were allowed to use the waterway the day before.

Salon

Is the Seine clean enough to swim in?

A swimming test was canceled, and two swimmers have fallen ill – but it's unclear if the river's water is to blame

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