August 8th 2024.
Vasco Vilaca, the talented Portuguese triathlete, has unfortunately fallen ill after competing in the triathlon last week. He revealed that he has been dealing with a rather unpleasant stomach flu since swimming in the River Seine at the Paris Olympics. It's a shame that his experience at the games has been overshadowed by this illness.
Meanwhile, another athlete, Alex Yee, made headlines for his incredible comeback during the men's triathlon. It was definitely a moment to remember for Team GB. However, leading up to the event, there were serious concerns about the safety of the athletes due to high levels of E. Coli in the water. The organizers had to put in a lot of effort and money to clean up the river, but even then, the men's event had to be postponed for a day to ensure the well-being of the participants.
After Yee's victory, there were more worries as Tyler Mislawchuk from Canada was seen throwing up at the finish line. This only added to the doubts about the water quality in the Seine. Unfortunately, the silver medallist, New Zealand's Hayden Wilde, and Ainsley Thorpe have also been affected by bacterial infections. Thorpe even had to consider pulling out of the mixed relay due to his sickness.
In an Instagram post, Vilaca shared that he has joined the ranks of those who have fallen ill after the triathlon. He described his symptoms, which included vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, and stomach aches. These are definitely not the souvenirs he was hoping to bring back from Paris. However, despite his illness, he remains grateful and proud to have represented Portugal on the global stage.
He also expressed his gratitude for the support and care he is receiving from his National Olympic Committee doctors and staff. He knows that with their help, he will be able to recover quickly. Vilaca also reminded everyone that although his symptoms will eventually go away, the three Olympic diplomas he earned for Team Portugal will be remembered forever. He leaves Paris with a happy heart and immense pride for being a part of such an amazing team.
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