Swimming training for the 2024 Paris Olympics' triathlon was canceled due to recent heavy rain impacting pollution levels in the Seine, even after France's 1.4 billion investment in wastewater infrastructure.
World Triathlon officials analyze water tests early morning to determine if the Seine is clean enough for athletes to swim, with recent tests not meeting required standards due to rainfall.
"The health of the athletes is a priority," emphasized both Paris 2024 and World Triathlon officials after canceling the training session, indicating ongoing commitment to ensuring safe conditions.
City's deputy mayor for sports, Pierre Rabadan, expressed confidence in the wastewater infrastructure's effectiveness in preventing overflows, expecting water quality to improve soon with favorable weather conditions.
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