The Paralympic triathlon events planned for Sunday were postponed due to concerns about water quality in the River Seine after heavy rainfall in previous days.
A statement from World Triathlon confirmed that events could proceed on Monday if ongoing tests indicated compliance with quality thresholds, demonstrating their priority on athlete health.
Organisers have stated that they combined the Sunday and Monday events due to forecasted rain, reflecting adaptability and the critical nature of conditions for athlete safety.
Paris 2024 and World Triathlon communicated a commitment to monitoring water quality closely and ensured that they will only proceed with events when it is deemed safe.
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