Olympic Marathon Swimming in Seine Faces Safety Scrutiny

Concerns over water quality persist despite extensive cleanup efforts and official assurances.

• Training sessions were disrupted due to unsafe bacteria levels in the Seine.
• Swimmers faced challenges from the river's current and potential health risks.
• Officials claim water quality meets standards but some data suggests higher contamination.
• Previous triathlon events in the Seine saw athlete illnesses, raising further concerns.
• The French government invested $1.5 billion to clean the river, aiming for public swimming next summer.

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