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Postponement of Paralympic triathlon events by a day due to poor quality of Seine River water


The Paralympic triathlon competitions scheduled for Sunday in Paris were postponed to Monday due to concerns about water quality in the Seine River following heavy rainfall. Rainstorms caused wastewater and runoff to flow into the river, leading to increased bacteria levels including E. Coli. Organizers decided to delay the events as a precaution while awaiting new test results, which ultimately showed that water quality had improved and met the necessary thresholds for the races to go ahead on Monday. This change marked the second rescheduling of the events, originally planned for two days but then moved to Sunday due to expected rain. The disruption highlights challenges in Paris’ efforts to clean up the river for future public swimming, a key promise ahead of the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games. Despite previous issues with water quality affecting swimming competitions, officials remain committed to hosting events in the river beyond the Paralympics, citing athlete satisfaction and improving water quality as reasons for continuing these competitions in the future. This commitment reflects the city’s determination to use the Games as a platform to improve and maintain environmental standards for sporting events.

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