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Whats stopping everything from going swimmingly?
Taking a dip in the Seine has, with only a few exceptions, been banned for a century.
But in July, Pariss mayorswam in the Seineherself in an effort to prove it is now safe.
How safe is the river now?
It seems to depend on the weather.
TL;DR: Paris 2024 organizers have probably been praying for clear skies beforeevery event in the Seine.
However, the fluctuating safety was still a concern once the Olympics began.
Raised contamination levels after rainfall meant the mens triathlon race could not take place on July 30 as scheduled.
Did the mayor of Paris really go for a swim?
Hidalgo previously postponed a swim scheduled for June 23, but later hinted at a new date.
Hidalgo finally (wet)suited up and got in the Seine on July 17.
Luckily for all involved, seems as if no threatened poop protests came to fruition.
Wait, whats this about a poop protest?
Not all Parisians are happy with the costly effort, arguing that the money would be better spent elsewhere.
Is there a backup plan for the Olympians?
Whats on the Seine swimming schedule?
Weve still got a few outdoor water events left before the Olympics end.
The mens and womens individual triathlon events were previously both held on July 31.
(The mens race was originally scheduled for July 30, but was postponed due to contamination levels.)
What have athletes said about swimming in the Seine?
But she wasnt able to stick to her plan of not swallowing the Seines water.
I drank a lot of water, so well know tomorrow if Im sick or not, she said.
It seems like multiple people are just waiting to see how they feel in the days after their race.
Im sure well find out in due time if thats correct, he added.
Hopefully I can handle some E. Coli because I think I swallowed so much water out there.
We just hope that all the athletes stay safe and healthy!
Thats just shitty TV.
