July 31st 2024.
After days of concerns about the water quality in Paris' Seine River, it has been announced that Olympic triathletes will still compete in the river. The men's event is scheduled for Wednesday night at 6.45pm AEST, while the women's event will take place two hours prior. This decision comes after yesterday's triathlon, a crucial event for Australian athletes, was postponed due to the poor water conditions.
It all started two days ago when a training session had to be cancelled because the river water was deemed too unsafe. Despite officials spending an estimated AUD$2.47 billion to clean up the water before the Games began, they were unable to reach the required level in time. This has been a major concern for athletes and spectators alike, as the water quality has continued to decline since the heavy rain during the opening ceremony over the weekend.
However, despite these setbacks, the World Triathlon organization has remained optimistic and determined. In a recent tweet, they shared an image of the river with a simple message: "We will swim." This statement shows their determination to move forward with the competition and not let the water quality issue dampen the spirit of the Games.
Despite the controversy and criticism surrounding the Olympics, the athletes are focused on their performances and achieving their dreams. This was evident in the tweet shared by World Triathlon, as well as in the determination of the triathletes who will compete in the river. As the saying goes, the show must go on, and that is exactly what these athletes are prepared to do.
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