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Paris 2024: Seine session off due to water quality

Poor water quality in the Seine caused swimming training for the triathlon to be cancelled on Sunday but organisers remain confident the races will be able to go ahead as scheduled.
Paris 2024 • 28 Jul 24

Will the Seine be clean enough to swim in at Olympics?

The River Seine will be a central element of the Paris 2024 Olympics, with the opening ceremony taking place on the river with a boat parade and two events, the marathon swimming and the swimming leg of the triathlon scheduled to be held there.
Olympics • 17 Jul 24

Australian competitors to have final say on Seine swims

Australia will provide protective treatment for athletes competing in the waters of the River Seine at the Paris Olympics and the final decision on whether they take the plunge will rest with the swimmers.
Olympics • 05 Jun 24

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