Multiple triathletes have been hospitalized after swimming in the polluted Seine River during the Paris Olympics, leading to serious illnesses and withdrawals from events.
Key Points
Swimming in the Seine River banned since 1923
Increased E. coli levels due to heavy rain during Olympics
Chaos and uncertainty surrounding triathlon events at Paris Olympics
Cons
Pollution in the Seine River causing health hazards for athletes
Hospitalization of athletes due to E. coli infection
Cancellation of practice sessions and relocation of events