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Olympic men’s triathlon postponed due to high pollution levels in Seine

Organisers say race is postponed to Wednesday and blame excessive pollution in river on heavy rains.

Al Jazeera

Olympic men's triathlon postponed to Wednesday due to Seine pollution

The Olympic men's triathlon was postponed just hours before it was due to get under way on Tuesday after last-ditch water quality tests in the River Seine revealed unhealthy pollution levels, organisers said.

Radio France Internationale

Watch: Paris Olympics triathlon venue empty as River Seine pollution postpones men’s race

The Paris 2024 Olympics triathlon venue lay empty as the men's race was postponed because of concerns over water quality in the River Seine on Tuesday, 30 July.

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Afternoon Update: pollution in Seine postpones triathlon; Legionnaires’ outbreak in Melbourne; and people turn off Maccas

Organisers make decision just hours before scheduled start after heavy rain over Paris swells river

The Guardian - AU

Men's Triathlon Race At Paris 2024 Olympics Postponed Due To Water Quality Concerns

Men's individual triathlon race at Paris 2024 Olympics postponed to Wednesday due to poor water quality in River Seine.

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Paris Olympics: Alex Yee's bid for triathlon gold delayed after water quality checks on River Seine

The men’s triathlon has been postponed until Wednesday after the latest water quality tests were carried out on the River Seine in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Evening Standard

Paris Olympics: Men's triathlon postponed due to high pollution levels in Seine

The men's triathlon at the Paris Olympics, initially planned for Tuesday, has been postponed due to high pollution levels in the Seine, according to World Triathlon. The race has been moved to Wednesday at 10:45 a.m. (0845 GMT), following the women's event scheduled for the same day at 8 a.m.…

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Men’s Olympic triathlon is postponed due to concerns over water quality in Paris’ Seine River

The men’s Olympic triathlon has been postponed over concerns about water quality in Paris’ Seine River, where the swimming portion of the race was supposed to take place

The Independent UK

Paris Olympics postpone men’s triathlon at last minute due to polluted Seine River

The men’s race was due to start on Tuesday, with Great Britain’s Alex Yee going for gold after being beaten by Kristian Blummenfelt three years ago in Tokyo

The Independent UK

Biles Chases First Paris Olympic Gold, Fingers Crossed Over Seine

America's Biles appears to be back at the peak of her powers as she leads the United States on what has been billed as a redemption mission in the women's team final.

International Business Times

US water polo captain’s sister-in-law died after ‘medical emergency’ during trip to cheer her on in Paris

Maggie Steffens honored Lulu Conner by throwing flowers into the Seine during the Opening Ceremony

The Independent UK

My Day Along the Seine River at the Olympics Ended with a Swim

One Sports Illustrated writer dared to plunge into the debated and polluted river at the center of the Paris Games.

Sports Illustrated

Paris 2024 Olympics: is open-water swimming in the Seine safe?

Open-water swimming events at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris could be scuppered by the Seine river, where bathing has been prohibited since 1923.

The Conversation

Suspense Over Olympics Triathlon As Seine Fails Water Tests Again

Olympic organisers cancelled a second day of triathlon training in the River Seine on Monday due to water pollution, increasing uncertainty over whether the men's and women's races will go ahead as scheduled in the coming days.

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Water Quality Concerns Impacting Paris Triathlon Competition

Water quality concerns in River Seine impact Paris 2024 Olympics triathlon events, with potential schedule changes due to pollution levels and heatwave.

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The Independent UK

Triathlon training cancelled again over water concerns in the Seine

Heavy rain on Friday and into Saturday has affected the levels of bacteria in the water.

Evening Standard

Paris Olympics 2024: Triathlon training in the River Seine cancelled for second successive day

Heavy weekend downpours lead to rise in pollution levels

Radio France Internationale

Olympic triathalon training sessions postponed again as Seine pollution persists

Olympic organisers cancelled a second day of triathlon training in the River Seine planned for Monday after weekend downpours in Paris polluted the waterway, but said they were "confident" the medal events would be held this week.

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Swim Practice In The Seine Has Been Cancelled After Torrential Rain Made It Shitty Again

A planned practice swim in the Seine ahead of the triathlon has been cancelled after heavy rain tanked the water quality in the river.

AAP

Poor water quality means no Seine triathlon training

Persistent rain over two days has forced triathlon organisers to cancel Sunday's planned triathlon swim training in the River Seine.

The Guardian - UK

Heavy rain ruins triathlon swim practice in Seine due to pollution concerns

First of two practices cancelled to prioritise athlete health but Paris 2024 confident water quality will improve for first race on Wednesday

Radio France Internationale

Olympic training session in Seine cancelled due to water pollution

The first training session for triathletes at the Paris Olympics was scrapped on Sunday due to pollution in the River Seine, organisers said.

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