Paris 2024 Olympics: Men’s triathlon postponed to Wednesday due to Seine pollution levels

The men’s triathlon at the Paris 2024 Olympics will not go ahead as planned on Tuesday as pollution levels in the Seine remain too high, World Triathlon said in a statement.

The race has been postponed to Wednesday at 10:45 AM (14:15 IST), immediately after the women’s event, which is scheduled for 8 AM.

The decision is a blow to organisers who previously said they were confident water quality would improve in time for the race after heavy rains last weekend dirtied the river.

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The 55 triathletes who were primed to compete on Tuesday now face more uncertainty.

“Despite the improvement of water quality levels over the last hours, the readings at some points of the swim course are still above the acceptable limits,” organisers said.

World Triathlon will meet with coaches at 8 AM on Tuesday to provide them with all the information and the updated schedule for the race, they said.