The latest Olympic swimming event in Paris’ River Seine has gone ahead after organisers said water quality tests showed it was clean enough.
But multiple athletes have fallen ill after taking part in previous events.
Dr. Primrose Freestone, an associate professor in clinical microbiology at the University of Leicester, tells The World the levels of e-coli detected suggests certain bacteria levels may have been dangerous.
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Off-Duty Mass. Police Officer Saves 2-Year-Old from Near Drowning | WMUR-TV
“I’m just glad I was at the right place at the right time and was able to help and provide my training,” officer Matthew Sech said after saving the toddler
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Caeleb Dressel Took Steps To Prioritize Mental Health During Olympics | USA Today
The American swimmer didn’t compete the way he wanted to, but he’s leaving Paris with two gold medals, one silver and a better outlook on his mental health.
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Standout Student: Baton Rouge Teens Help Child Overcome Fear Of Swimming | BRProud News
STANDOUT STUDENT: Baton Rouge Teens help child overcome fear of swimming
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Minnesota Synchronized Swimmers Promote Inclusivity, Body Acceptance | KARE 11
The Subversive Sirens prioritize messages of Black liberation, queer visibility and body acceptance while in the water.
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Olympic Gold Swimmer Katie Ledecky Reveals Why She Kept Her POTS Diagnosis Secret | E! News
Olympic gold swimmer Katie Ledecky reveals in her new book “Just Add Water: My Swimming Life,” the reason why she decided to keep her POTS diagnosis from the public.
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Swimmer Dies, Another Hospitalized After Being Pulled From Lake Michigan | ABC 7 Chicago
One swimmer died and another is hospitalized after they were rescued from the choppy, dangerous waves of Lake Michigan Wednesday. Beaches had red flags and were closed to swimming.
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Two Washington Locals Help USA Win First Artistic Swimming Team Medal In 20 Years | KING 5 Seattle
Two locals were integral parts of Team USA’s first Olympic medal in artistic swimming in 20 years on Wednesday.
Bellevue’s Audrey Kwon and Issaquah’s Keana Hunter helped the U.S. place second in the overall team artistic swimming competition with a final score of 914.3421. China won the gold medal with a final score of 996.1389.
Artistic swimming, which was formerly known as synchronized swimming, became an Olympic sport in 1984 at the Los Angeles games. The U.S. and Canada were initially the dominant force in artistic swimming, combining for 17 medals.
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Surviving Open Water | Is Swimming in Lakes and Dams Safe For You? | Global Triathlon Network
The open water! Fresh air, fresh water, exercise, the Great Outdoors…Let’s jump in!
But water safety is no joke. And the open water is about as treacherous as the water gets, so you should take safety there seriously. Today we’re going to try to make you aware of some things you may not have thought of before your next swim in a lake or dam.