The Olympic triathlon swimming practice has been canceled for the second day in a row over poor water quality in the River Seine.
In a July 29 press release obtained by PEOPLE, Paris 2024 officials confirmed that the swim leg of the triathlon familiarization, which was due to be held at 8 a.m. local time, had been canceled “following a meeting on water quality.”
“Paris 2024 and World Triathlon reiterates that the priority is the health of the athletes,” the release read in part. “The tests carried out in the Seine yesterday revealed water quality levels that in the view of the international federation, World Triathlon, did not provide sufficient guarantees to allow the event to be held. This is due to rain that has fallen on Paris on 26 and 27 July and the impact it had on the Seine river.”
Organizers added that they are optimistic that participants will be able …