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

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

Olympics 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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Seine Major river in northern France

Men's Olympic triathlon race postponed over Seine pollution levels

Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:08Published on January 1, 1970

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Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:19Published on January 1, 1970

Olympic Games Major international multi-sport event

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