Canadian triathlete Tyler Mislauchuk vomited after emerging from the waters of the Seine River following the conclusion of his Olympic competition on Wednesday.
Shortly after crossing the finish line, the Canadian suddenly bent over and vomited.
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I was told to swim in the Seine.
They said it would be fun #triathlon #Paris2024 #Olympic https://t.co/L1f4PN95VU pic.twitter.com/yiUJTKNBBk— Priyant (@Priyant1987) July 31, 2024
Olympic officials have faced much criticism over dangerous levels of water in the notoriously polluted river, but organizers insist the river’s quality is safe for Olympic athletes.
At the end of June, the river Tested According to CBS News, the bacteria was found to be 10 times the acceptable limit.
But a few weeks later, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo Taken It will be submerged in water to prove it is safe for the 2024 Olympics.
It’s unclear whether the Canadian triathlete vomited as a result of the water he was swimming in or from exertion during the race, but either way, the footage doesn’t look good for the Olympics.
Mislauchuk finished in ninth place in one hour, 44 minutes and 25 seconds, and told media that she vomited at least 10 times during the competition.
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