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Olympics 2024 | Belgian triathlete clarifies E.Coli not the cause of her illness which led to team's withdrawal

Claire Michel, a triathlete from Belgium fell sick after swimming in River Seine for the individual triathlon event. As a consequence, the Belgian team was forced to withdraw from participating in the triathlon mixed relay event on Monday, August 5.

07 August 2024, 14:00 IST

Olympics 2024 | Belgian triathlete clarifies E.Coli not the cause of her illness which led to team's withdrawal

Olympics 2024 | Belgian triathlete clarifies E.Coli not the cause of her illness which led to team's withdrawal

Olympics 2024 | Belgian triathlete clarifies E.Coli not the cause of her illness which led to team's withdrawal

07 August 2024, 14:00 IST

Familiarisation session for marathon swimming in Seine river to go ahead on Wednesday

A meeting was held on water quality early on Wednesday and attended by representatives from World Aquatics, Paris Games organisers and other stakeholders involved in carrying out the tests.

07 August 2024, 09:37 IST

Olympics 2024 | Familiarisation session for marathon swimming in Seine river to go ahead on Wednesday

Olympics 2024 | Familiarisation session for marathon swimming in Seine river to go ahead on Wednesday

Familiarisation session for marathon swimming in Seine river to go ahead on Wednesday

07 August 2024, 09:37 IST

Olympics triathlon races to go ahead today as Seine passes water quality tests

Fifty-five women representing 34 countries will kick off the contest at 8 a.m. (0600 GMT), with France's Cassandre Beaugrand and Britain's Beth Potter, two of the top contenders for gold, set to dive into the river side by side.

31 July 2024, 03:21 IST

Olympics 2024: Triathlon races to go ahead today as Seine passes water quality tests

Olympics 2024: Triathlon races to go ahead today as Seine passes water quality tests

Olympics triathlon races to go ahead today as Seine passes water quality tests

31 July 2024, 03:21 IST

Triathlon-Men's race postponed to July 31 due to Seine pollution levels

Paris authorities have promised to make the Seine swimmable as a key legacy of the Games, and spent 1.4 billion euros ($1.51 billion) on wastewater infrastructure to contain sewage and minimise spillage into the waterway.

30 July 2024, 04:35 IST

Olympics 2024 | Triathlon-Men's race postponed to Wednesday due to Seine pollution levels

Olympics 2024 | Triathlon-Men's race postponed to Wednesday due to Seine pollution levels

Triathlon-Men's race postponed to July 31 due to Seine pollution levels

30 July 2024, 04:35 IST

Swimming training cancelled for a second day over pollution in Seine

Sunday's training session was also cancelled after tests carried out in the Seine on Saturday showed water quality did not meet the required threshold.

29 July 2024, 06:01 IST

Olympics 2024 | Swimming training cancelled for a second day over pollution in Seine

Olympics 2024 | Swimming training cancelled for a second day over pollution in Seine

Swimming training cancelled for a second day over pollution in Seine

29 July 2024, 06:01 IST

Olympics Opening Ceremony Highlights| France President Emmanuel Macron declares Paris Games open

This blog is now closed. Here are the highlights: The city of lights was completely dolled up for the pathbreaking opening ceremony on the Seine River. This year's ceremony is historic as it is the first time the opening ceremony will not be held in a stadium. Instead, boats paraded the athletes on the River Seine. Singer Lady Gaga and French football legend Zinedine Zidane were among the stars who made appearances at the uniqu Ceremony. Over 80 heads of state and government officials are also attending the event. The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony ended after a four-hour extravaganza with French President Emmanuel Macron declaring the 2024 Paris Olympic Games open. Join us again for more updates from Paris Games.

26 July 2024, 22:18 IST

Olympics Opening Ceremony Highlights| France President Emmanuel Macron declares Paris Games open

Olympics Opening Ceremony Highlights| France President Emmanuel Macron declares Paris Games open

Olympics Opening Ceremony Highlights| France President Emmanuel Macron declares Paris Games open

26 July 2024, 22:18 IST

Paris says bonjour with a tinge of pique

As the world awaits to see the Seine and surrounding areas in all its glory, its own residents are largely unhappy.

25 July 2024, 20:16 IST

Olympics 2024: Paris says bonjour with a tinge of pique

Olympics 2024: Paris says bonjour with a tinge of pique

Paris says bonjour with a tinge of pique

25 July 2024, 20:16 IST

Swedish swimmers thorny question for Paris mayor after Seine swim

Clad in a wet suit and goggles, Mayor Anne Hidalgo swam in the river on July 17 to show that the water would be safe for Johansson and his fellow swimmers and triathletes during the Games, which run from July 26 to August 11.

25 July 2024, 14:48 IST

Olympics 2024 | Swede Victor Johansson's thorny question for Paris mayor after Seine swim

Olympics 2024 | Swede Victor Johansson's thorny question for Paris mayor after Seine swim

Swedish swimmers thorny question for Paris mayor after Seine swim

25 July 2024, 14:48 IST

Olympics 2024| River Seine locked down ahead of opening ceremony

The Games start on July 26 with an opening ceremony that will see thousands of athletes and performers paraded along a 6-km stretch of the river.

18 July 2024, 19:36 IST

River Seine locked down ahead of Paris 2024 opening ceremony

River Seine locked down ahead of Paris 2024 opening ceremony

Olympics 2024| River Seine locked down ahead of opening ceremony

18 July 2024, 19:36 IST

Olympics 2024: French Sports Minister swims in River Seine ahead of Paris Games

The triathlon and marathon swimming legs of the Olympics, which run from July 26 to August 11, are due to be held in the Seine.

13 July 2024, 09:12 IST

Olympics 2024: French Sports Minister swims in River Seine ahead of Paris Games

Olympics 2024: French Sports Minister swims in River Seine ahead of Paris Games

Olympics 2024: French Sports Minister swims in River Seine ahead of Paris Games

13 July 2024, 09:12 IST