According to an investigation published by the online media Mediapart on Wednesday, August 7, the Seine was only swimmable two days out of the first ten of the Olympic Games currently taking place there. This revelation raises concerns about the quality of the waters where certain sporting events are taking place.
According to data collected by Mediapart, the bacteriological thresholds were exceeded on August 5, the day of the mixed triathlon event. This situation highlights concerns about the health risks incurred by the athletes who participated in this competition.
For several weeks, environmental and public health associations have been sounding the alarm about the quality of the waters of the Seine and the lack of transparency around the available data. They are calling for increased vigilance and corrective measures to guarantee the safety of participants and spectators.
Although the Olympic Games Organizing Committee has not denied most of the information relayed by Mediapart, it does contest the results for August 5. The Committee assures that regular analyses are carried out to ensure compliance with health standards, and that the safety of athletes remains an absolute priority.
This controversy could have repercussions on the next events planned in the Seine, and reinforces the debates on environmental management during major international events.
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