Both the men’s and women’s Olympic triathlon events proceeded with swimming in the Seine River on Wednesday after the water’s pollution levels caused a delay. CBS Saturday Morning co-host and CBS News and sports correspondent Dana Jacobson has more from Paris.
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Would You Swim In The Seine River? Paris Residents And Olympics Visitors Weigh In | Associated Press
Olympic triathletes swam in Seine River on Wednesday after days of delays and uncertainty over water quality concerns in the Seine River. Organizers said the latest tests of the famed Paris waterway showed compliance with quality standards. Elevated levels of bacteria delayed the men’s race from Tuesday. The decision to go ahead with the Seine swim for the triathlon competitions is a big win for the city and Olympics organizers
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Olympic Village Initial Food Shortage Sparks Alternative Dining Choice | ABS-CBN News
Early food shortages at the Olympic Village and exceptionally long waits for protein led athletes to seek alternative dining options, while some said on Wednesday (July 31) that the situation is improving as the Games progress.
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Pan Decimates The 100 Free World Record In 46.40 | The Swimsuit Guy
That was the most EPIC night of swimming. Sarah Sjoestrom in the women’s 100 freestyle, Leon Marchand getting double gold and a brand new world record by Pan Zhanle in the men’s 100 free.
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“You Can Believe What You’re Seeing From Irish Swimming” | Jon Rudd | Off The Ball
Swim Ireland’s Performance Director Jon Rudd joined Ger to talk about the massive success of the Irish swimming team so far at the Olympic Games, which has seen Daniel Wiffen take gold and Mona McSharry win a bronze medal.
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‘Sick And Tired Of The Political Agendas’: Athletes ‘Not Happy’ With Olympic Village Conditions | Sky News Australia
(more…)Nationals Senator Matt Canavan says athletes aren’t happy with the conditions of the Olympic Village in Paris amid controversy over the vegan-heavy menu.
Paris Olympic officials have been forced to order huge supplies of eggs and red meat amid complaints about the vegan-heavy menu at the athletes’ village.
They’re now facing a challenge to keep the competitors cool, with temperatures in the French capital set to soar in the coming days.
“Well, I think the verdict’s in, verdicts from the athletes there, they’re not happy,” Mr Canavan told Sky News Australia.
“I think we just need to make the Olympics about athletes again – I think everyone’s sick and tired of the political agendas that seem to get latched onto almost everything in life.”
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Disappointing US Swim Team Blaming Olympic Pool | Matty + Missile | Fox Sports Australia
James Magnussen reveals that the US swim team are unhappy about the conditions in the pool and may have contributed to their poor performance.
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Fact Check: Viral Image Shows Israeli Swim Team Form ‘Bring Them Home Now’ At Paris 2024 Olympics? | Factly
A social media post claims that an accompanying image shows the Israeli swimming team making a formation that reads ‘Bring them home now’ in reference to war hostages at the Paris 2024 Olympics. We check the veracity of the claim in this video.
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Triathletes Swim In Seine River After Days Of Concerns About Water Quality | ABC 7 Chicago
The decision to go ahead with the swim for the triathlon competitions was a big deal for the city, event organizers and the athletes.
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