German Swimmers Fall Ill After Seine River Olympic Events

Questions arise over water quality despite assurances from Paris organizers and extensive cleanup efforts.

Three German swimmers experienced nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea after competing in the Seine River.
Leonie Beck, who finished ninth in the race, publicly shared her symptoms on social media.
Paris organizers and World Aquatics stated that water quality tests met safety standards for the events.
Concerns persist about the long-term cleanliness of the Seine despite a €1.4 billion cleanup project.
Some athletes and experts remain skeptical about the safety of swimming in the historically polluted river.