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Men's triathlon postponed after heavy rain makes Seine too polluted

Sky News Tuesday, 30 July 2024 ()
Men's triathlon postponed after heavy rain makes Seine too pollutedOlympics organisers have postponed the men's triathlon because of concerns over water quality in the River Seine, where the swimming discipline of the event was due to take place.
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Unsafe pollution levels in the River Seine forced the postponement of the men's triathlon at the Paris Olympics. In a massive blow to organisers who have repeatedly vowed that the Seine would be safe to swim in, the race was called off just hours before the start after last-minute water quality...

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