PARIS — The first training session for triathletes at the Paris Olympics was scrapped Sunday due to pollution in the River Seine, organizers said.
Following a meeting 'on the water quality' and tests, 'a joint decision was taken to cancel the swimming part of the triathlon orientation,' a Paris 2024 and World Triathlon statement said.The River Seine was declared clean enough for swimming in tests from mid-July, but doubts remained as to whether the waters would be fit for competition.'Paris 2024 and World Triathlon reiterate that the priority is the health of the athletes.
do not present sufficient guarantees to allow the event to take place,' the statement said.Organizers blamed rain in recent days and said they were 'confident' water quality would improve enough before the triathlon competition is due to start on July 30.In the event of heavy rain, untreated sewage can be washed into the river.
Organizers Cancel First Triathlon Training Over Seine Pollution
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