India  
 
NewsR.in

Olympics pre-race triathlon event in Seine River cancelled over water quality concerns

Video Credit: euronews (in English) - Duration: 01:01s - Published
Olympics pre-race triathlon event in Seine River cancelled over water quality concerns

Olympics pre-race triathlon event in Seine River cancelled over water quality concerns

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took a famous dip in the river less than two weeks before Olympic events were set to start, hoping to prove that the infamously polluted waterway was clean enough to host swimming competitions.


You Might Like


💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Olympic Games Olympic Games Major international multi-sport event

Johnson-Thompson on pressure of 'chasing success my whole life'

 Two-time world champion and Olympic silver medallist Katarina Johnson-Thompson speaks to BBC Breakfast about her athletics career, injuries and finding her..
BBC Sport

Double Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee announces retirement

 Two-time Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee has announced his retirement from the sport.
Sky News

Double Olympic champion Brownlee retires aged 36

 Two-time Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee announces his retirement from the sport at the age of 36.
BBC Sport

Paris Paris Capital and largest city of France

Cheers to the new vintage: Beaujolais Nouveau gets uncorked in Parisian style [Video]

Cheers to the new vintage: Beaujolais Nouveau gets uncorked in Parisian style

At Paris’ iconic brasserie Au Pied de Cochon, the tradition of uncorking Beaujolais Nouveau 2024 kicked off at midnight with free glasses, raffles, and a celebration of French heritage.

Credit: euronews (in English)    Duration: 01:36Published

Mageean 'very motivated' to compete in 2028 LA Olympics

 Irish athlete Ciara Mageean says she remains committed to competing in the 2028 Olympic Games after the disappointment of missing Paris 2024 because of injury.
BBC Sport

Related videos from verified sources

Jimmy Kimmel Will Not Return as Oscars Host, Men's Olympic Triathlon Postponed Following Seine River Water Testing, Former MLB P [Video]

Jimmy Kimmel Will Not Return as Oscars Host, Men's Olympic Triathlon Postponed Following Seine River Water Testing, Former MLB P

Jimmy Kimmel turns down 2025 Oscars gig after 4 years as host. After hosting Hollywood's biggest night four times from 2017 to 2024, comedian Jimmy Kimmel will not be returning to host the Oscars in..

Credit: LifeMinute.tv     Duration: 01:00Published
Olympic men's triathlon postponed due to River Seine pollution [Video]

Olympic men's triathlon postponed due to River Seine pollution

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..

Credit: AFP English     Duration: 01:39Published
Paris Olympics Cancels Swimming Practice Again Over E. Coli Fears [Video]

Paris Olympics Cancels Swimming Practice Again Over E. Coli Fears

At the Paris Olympics, athletes have been left uncertain as to whether they’ll be able to swim in the Seine river after organizers canceled the triathlon training season for a second day. The very..

Credit: Veuer     Duration: 01:09Published