Paris Olympics Triathlon POSTPONED: River Seine Water Quality Concerns!

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The men's triathlon at the Paris 2024 Olympics has been postponed due to water quality issues in the River Seine. Get the latest updates and see how athletes are reacting! Breaking news from Paris 2024: The men's triathlon faces delays as water quality in the Seine fails health standards. Find out what this means for the games! Heavy rains and pollution have forced the postponement of the men's triathlon at the Paris Olympics. Learn more about the impact on athletes and the event schedule! Discover why the iconic River Seine's water quality has postponed the highly anticipated men's triathlon at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Stay tuned for updates! The Paris 2024 Olympics men's triathlon is delayed due to unsafe water conditions in the Seine. Watch for full details and athlete reactions. Location: london WooGlobe Ref : WGA460492 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00BREAKING NEWS FROM THE PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS

00:03The men's triathlon has been postponed due to concerns over the water quality in the River Seine.

00:09Let's dive into the details.

00:11Swimming training sessions were cancelled on Sunday and Monday after tests revealed that the Seine's water quality did not meet the necessary health standards.

00:20The decision was made to move the men's race from Tuesday morning to Wednesday at 10.45 am, following the women's race at 8.25 am.

00:29Organizers have also set aside Friday as a contingency day if either race can't go ahead as planned.

00:36Heavy rains over the past 48 hours have worsened the water quality, increasing levels of harmful bacteria like E. coli.

00:44Despite over a billion euros spent to clean the river, the recent downpours have disrupted efforts to ensure safe conditions for the athletes.

00:52Swimming in the Seine has been banned since 1923.

00:56Former mayor Jacques Chirac famously vowed to make the river swimmable again in 1990,

01:01but it wasn't until recent investments under current mayor Anne Hidalgo that significant progress was made.

01:08Earlier this month, Hidalgo even took a swim in the Seine to showcase the improvements.

01:14However, the deluge that disrupted Friday's opening ceremony also brought pollution concerns back to the forefront.

01:21Despite the setback, Paris 2024 chief Tony Estangued remains confident that swimming events in the Seine will proceed.

01:29Stay tuned for updates on the rescheduled races and more exciting moments from the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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