HISTORICAL FACTS: 6 - The Untold Story

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 · Jul 30, 2024

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 · Jul 30, 2024

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.

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024

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 · Jul 30, 2024

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 · Jul 30, 2024

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 · Jul 30, 2024

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 · Jul 29, 2024

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 · Jul 29, 2024

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 · Jul 29, 2024

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.

International Business Times · Jul 29, 2024