Seine River Triathlon

The men’s triathlon at the Paris Olympics has been postponed due to unacceptable water quality levels in the Seine River, originally scheduled for Tuesday at 8 am, now set for Wednesday at 10:45 am. Heavy rains over the weekend led to increased pollution, prompting World Triathlon to prioritize athlete health and safety. While organizers expressed confidence in the river's quality improving, bacteria levels remained above acceptable limits, risking further postponement or a switch to a duathlon if conditions do not improve by Friday. Paris authorities have invested €1.4 billion to enhance wastewater infrastructure in hopes of making the Seine swimmable. This delay poses challenges for athletes, including Hong Kong's Jason Ng Tai-long, who were prepared for their events. The overall goal remains to ensure the Seine is swimmable as part of the Games' legacy.