PARIS (AP) — Concerns about the water quality in the Seine River led officials to call off the swimming portion of an Olympic triathlon training session for a second straight day Monday.
Associated PressPARIS — Concerns about the water quality in the Seine River led officials to call off the swimming portion of an Olympic triathlon training session for a second straight day Monday.
World Triathlon made the decision to cancel the swim workout early Monday following a meeting over water quality in the Seine, which is closely linked to the weather.and showers persisted Saturday, forcing some tennis matches and the skateboarding competition to be postponed. “I am confident in the fact that we will be able to be there tomorrow for the men’s triathlon event," she said.
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