Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:49am on 05 Aug 2024,Monday Sports
The Olympic triathlon mixed relay will proceed as scheduled on Monday, despite two days of training cancellations due to Seine River water quality concerns. Organizers confirmed the water quality has improved and meets World Triathlon standards. The decision, initially set for overnight, was expedited to aid athlete preparation. Earlier pollution issues delayed the men’s triathlon from Tuesday to Wednesday. Belgian triathlete Claire Michel fell ill after Wednesday's race, leading Belgium to withdraw from the mixed relay. The Belgian National Olympic Committee urges lessons be learned for future events.
