Paris 2024: Triathlon Delayed Due to Seine River Pollution

High Pollution Levels Postpone Men's Triathlon at Paris 2024 Olympics

Publish date: Tuesday، 30 July 2024

Paris 2024: Triathlon Delayed Due to Seine River Pollution

The men's triathlon at the Paris Olympics, initially set for Tuesday, has been postponed to Wednesday due to high pollution levels in the Seine, according to World Triathlon.

Rescheduled Events

The men's race will now take place at 10:45 am. (0845 GMT) on Wednesday, immediately following the women's event, which starts at 8 am. This change comes as a setback for organizers who were hopeful that the river's water quality would improve after heavy rains last Friday and Saturday caused significant pollution.

Paris 2024: Triathlon Delayed Due to Seine River Pollution

Current Water Quality

Despite some improvement in water quality, certain areas of the swim course still have pollution levels above acceptable limits. World Triathlon will update coaches on the latest developments and the revised schedule during a meeting at 8 am on Tuesday.

Further Delays Possible

If bacterial levels remain high by Wednesday morning, both the men's and women's races may be postponed to Friday, the designated contingency day. The mixed triathlon relay event, scheduled for August 5, also has a contingency date on August 6.

Paris 2024: Triathlon Delayed Due to Seine River Pollution

Efforts to Clean the Seine

Paris authorities have invested 1.4 billion euros ($1.51 billion) in wastewater infrastructure to improve the Seine's water quality. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo even swam in the river earlier this month to showcase the efforts. However, water quality in the Seine can vary greatly, especially after rain, which increases levels of harmful bacteria like E. coli and enterococci.

Paris 2024: Triathlon Delayed Due to Seine River Pollution

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