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Paris 2024: Second Day's Mixed Team Triathlon Swim Familiarisation Cancelled Due to Poor River Seine Water Quality
The scheduled swim familiarisation for the mixed team triathlon at Paris 2024 was cancelled due to poor water quality in the River Seine after heavy rain. The men's triathlon was also postponed.
The scheduled swim familiarisation for Monday’s mixed team triathlon was cancelled for the second day in a row at Paris 2024.
Olympic organisers made the decision on Sunday’s session because the water quality in the River Seine had dropped back below the required standard after heavy rain towards the end of last week.
Organisers expected an improvement in conditions on Sunday morning but not sufficiently to allow the practice swim to take place at 07:00 BST.
The men’s triathlon was postponed by a day to Wednesday because of poor water quality following heavy rain last weekend.
The rain has increased the levels of E coli and other bacteria in the Seine, although hot weather helps to reduce the bacteria count and the temperature in Paris is forecast to reach 25C later on Sunday. (BBC Sports)
