July 31st 2024.
Today, the much-anticipated triathlon took place, but not without a few hiccups along the way. Spanish Olympian Miriam Casillas did not hold back in her critique of the organizers of the Paris 2024 Olympics, accusing them of disregarding the safety of the athletes and treating them like mere entertainers.
The event kicked off with the swimming stage in the infamous River Seine, but not without some delays. Concerns over the quality of the water caused training sessions to be cancelled on Sunday and Monday, leading to a tense start to the race on Wednesday morning. However, the athletes persevered, and the men's race saw an exciting finish with Alex Yee securing a remarkable victory.
Before that, the women's race had taken place, with Cassandre Beaugrand taking home the gold and Great Britain's Beth Potter placing third. Casillas, on the other hand, finished in 33rd place and did not hold back in her scathing assessment of the event and its organization.
Despite over £1billion being spent to clean up the river before the start of the Olympics, water readings were still not up to the expected standard the day before the final events. Casillas expressed her disappointment, stating that the organizers seemed more concerned with the aesthetics and selling points of the Seine rather than the well-being of the athletes.
As a qualified doctor, Casillas also had concerns about the safety of the river. She pointed out that in the past, athletes had fallen ill after swimming in polluted waters, which not only affects their sports career but their overall health. She believes that if the organizers truly cared about the athletes, they would have had a better backup plan rather than simply resorting to a river with questionable water quality.
In the end, Casillas likened the athletes to "clowns in the circus," forced to perform in less-than-ideal conditions. She expressed her disappointment in the lack of consideration for their health and well-being, and questioned the credibility of the water tests that were conducted a day before the race. Overall, it was a frustrating experience for the athletes, who were hoping for a safe and fair competition.
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