The problem of the Olympics continued at the Paralympic Games in Paris
One of the challenges facing the 2024 Summer Olympics was the organization of the triathlon events. Since the competition included an open water swim, athletes were expected to swim in the Seine, but the river's water quality repeatedly forced the postponement of races and training sessions.
Ultimately, the events were held, but images from Paris quickly spread worldwide. After crossing the finish line, many athletes were seen vomiting the water they had ingested during the swim.
This issue persists and continues to complicate the triathlon events for the Paralympic Games.
The triathlon was initially scheduled for September 1st and 2nd, but on Thursday, August 29th, the World Triathlon Federation decided to move the events to Sunday due to weather forecasts from Météo France, which indicated a high level of uncertainty in the coming days that could affect the Seine’s condition.
However, the weather, particularly heavy rainfall, led to even more last-minute changes. This morning, the World Triathlon Federation announced that the events would be postponed until Monday.
"Following a meeting held on September 1st at 3:30 AM, attended by representatives of the World Triathlon Federation, the Paralympic Games, and relevant French authorities monitoring the Seine and weather conditions, it was decided to postpone the triathlon events scheduled for September 1st."
The issue with the Seine’s water quality is likely to persist, posing ongoing challenges for athletes in future competitions.
Liam Garcia
Dailysports's expert
