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9mo ago

Germany Clinches Gold in Controversial Seine Triathlon

Mixed relay triathlon proceeds despite water quality concerns, with Germany, USA, and Britain securing top medals.

Belgian triathlete Claire Michel finished 38th in the women's individual triathlon.
FILE - Australia's Natalie Van Coevorden (15), Belgium's Claire Michel (5) and Ekaterina Shabalina, of Kazakhstan (32) compete in the swim leg of the women's individual triathlon competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Paris, France. Belgium's Olympic committee announced Sunday Aug.4, 2024 that it would withdraw its team from the mixed relay triathlon at the Paris Olympics after one of its competitors who swam in the Seine River fell ill. Claire Michel, who competed in the women's triathlon Wednesday, "is unfortunately ill and will have to withdraw from the competition," the Belgian Olympic and Interfederal Committee said in a statement. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)
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Overview

  • Germany wins gold in a dramatic mixed relay triathlon in Paris.
  • Concerns over Seine water quality led to athlete illnesses and team withdrawals.
  • Belgium and Switzerland had to adjust rosters due to health issues.
  • Paris invested $1.5 billion to improve river conditions for the Olympics.
  • Organizers assured athletes of safe water quality despite recent heavy rains.