This is one of the biggest concerns of the celebration of Paris 2024 Olympic Games and even on July 13, the French Minister of Sports, Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, wanted to swim in the Seine in front of the cameras to show that the waters of the Paris river are suitable to receive Olympic swimmers. But this Tuesday, when it was almost time for the men’s triathlonthe organization had to make a decision to postpone the said test after checking the water quality levels in the river in the early morning.
In the statement of World Triathlon The rain that fell on July 26 and 27 is pointed as possible culprit is a change in water quality. And thinking about the health of the triathletes, the men’s event was postponed because “Readings at certain points in the course of the swim are above acceptable limits” of water quality.
So, the men’s triathlon is finally scheduled to be held this Wednesday at 10:45 am, although the organization will be kept updated with athletes and coaches in case of any changes. For its part, the women’s triathlon will be held before: on the same day at 8 am.
The statement of the World Triathlon on the waters of the Seine:
“After a meeting on water quality held on July 30 at 3:30 am, attended by the Paris 2024 organization, world triathlon representatives and its technical and medical delegates, the International Olympic Committee, Météo France, the city of Paris and the prefecture of Ile-de-France involved in conducting water quality tests, the decision was made to postpone the men’s triathlon event that will be held on July 30 at 8 pm
“Taking into account the latest weather information, it has been decided to reschedule the men’s triathlon event on July 31 at 10:45 a.m. The women’s triathlon will take place the same day at 8 a.m. Both triathlons are subject to upcoming water test, which meets the international thresholds established for triathlon swimming The original contingency day remains in effect for August 2, for other considerations.
“We reiterate that the priority is the health of the athletes. The tests carried out today on the Seine revealed water quality levels that do not offer sufficient guarantees to allow the event to be held.”
“Unfortunately, weather events beyond our control, such as the rain that fell in Paris on July 26 and 27, could change the water quality and force us to reschedule the event for health reasons , despite the improvement of water quality levels in recent times, the readings at some points along the swimming course are still beyond acceptable limits.
“We will provide athletes who are scheduled to participate in the men’s triathlon event with all information regarding its postponement, as well as real-time updates on the situation. Information regarding the events on Wednesday, July 31 will be shared with time will come.”
“There will be a meeting at 8 am between World Triathlon and the coaches to provide more information and the updated schedule for July 31. Links to attend this meeting will be shared directly with the coaches. “
Source: La Verdad
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