Triathletes Hospitalized After Seine River Swim Sparks Olympic Safety Concerns
Via NPR
Summary
Belgium withdrew from the Olympic mixed relay triathlon after athlete Claire Michel fell ill with a reported E. coli infection following her swim in the Seine.
Despite France's $1.5 billion investment to clean the river, recent heavy rains spiked bacteria levels, forcing the Belgian team to forfeit and call for better athlete safety guarantees in future competitions.
