At the Olympics in Paris, the men’s and women’s triathlons were delayed for days due to contaminated water in the Seine. Now, bacteria levels in the river are safe, and swimmers have hit the water.
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The Real Reason A Swimmer Was Just Banned From The 2024 Olympics | Grunge
Careful what you post. It could just get you banned from the Olympics.
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Léon Marchand & Katie Ledecky’s Record Night | Olympics | Sports Illustrated
Hosts Mitch Goldich and Dan Gartland discuss Léon Marchand winning the 200-meter butterfly and the 200 breaststroke two hours apart and Katie Ledecky breaking the Olympic record in the 1,500 freestyle on today’s episode of the Daily Rings podcast
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Paris Olympics: French Swimmer Léon Marchand Scores Two Gold Medals | France 24 English
French swimmer Léon Marchand completed one of the most audacious doubles in swimming history Wednesday night, winning the 200-meter butterfly and the 200 breaststroke about two hours apart in front of a home crowd cheering his every stroke.
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Olympics 2024: Summer Mcintosh’s Family Celebrate “Surreal” Moment She Won Gold For Canada | Global News
Following the gold medal win of Summer McIntosh in the 400-metre individual swimming medley at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Global News caught up with the Toronto-based champion’s family.
Mother Jill, father Greg and sister Jill McIntosh sat among the crowd in Paris on Monday, as they watched the youngest in their family make their country proud, after becoming the first Canadian woman take gold in the race that combines butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle – in that order.
“You can’t be at this level not being a very hard worker, so, we’re most proud about that and the person she is, and how she represents her country,” Jill McIntosh said, reflecting on the “surreal” victorious moment.
Summer’s first place victory comes just two days after the 17-year-old brought home a silver medal for Canada, in the 400-metre freestyle on opening night at the pool.
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Olympic Triathletes Swim In Seine After Water Quality Delay | CBS News
Both the men’s and women’s Olympic triathlon events proceeded with swimming in the Seine River on Wednesday after the water’s pollution levels caused a delay. CBS Saturday Morning co-host and CBS News and sports correspondent Dana Jacobson has more from Paris.
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Would You Swim In The Seine River? Paris Residents And Olympics Visitors Weigh In | Associated Press
Olympic triathletes swam in Seine River on Wednesday after days of delays and uncertainty over water quality concerns in the Seine River. Organizers said the latest tests of the famed Paris waterway showed compliance with quality standards. Elevated levels of bacteria delayed the men’s race from Tuesday. The decision to go ahead with the Seine swim for the triathlon competitions is a big win for the city and Olympics organizers
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Olympic Village Initial Food Shortage Sparks Alternative Dining Choice | ABS-CBN News
Early food shortages at the Olympic Village and exceptionally long waits for protein led athletes to seek alternative dining options, while some said on Wednesday (July 31) that the situation is improving as the Games progress.