Belgium withdraws from mixed triathlon Olympic relay over athlete’s sickness from Seine River
Belgium withdrew from Monday’s mixed relay triathlon race after conditions in the Seine River caused one of their athletes to be swept away by flowing waters. Belgian athlete Claire Michel fell ill after swimming in a river in central Paris during the women’s triathlon on Wednesday and finished in 38th place. “The BOIC and the […]
Seine river water quality leads to mixed triathlon swimming training cancelation
Organizers of the Paris Olympics have cancelled swimming practice for Sunday’s mixed relay triathlon event due to poor water quality in the Seine River following recent heavy rains. The decision was taken late on Saturday after tests following rainfall on July 31 and August 1 showed that the water quality did not meet required standards. […]
My luxe NYC pad with East River views exposed me to cancer: Lawsuit
Her fatalistic views may lead to her own death. The Murray Hill actress and skin cancer survivor claims that excessive exposure to UV rays from the enormous floor-to-ceiling windows in her $6.2 million luxury apartment overlooking the East River caused lesions on her face. “For several years I have found myself in the surreal situation […]
Video Captures Dramatic Rescue Of Worker Swept Away By Rushing River Waters
Firefighters in central Wisconsin staged a dramatic rescue of a park worker whose vehicle was swept away by rising waters in a river Thursday, video showed. a video Photos posted to Facebook by the Richfield Rural Fire Department (RRFD) show emergency personnel efforts to rescue a 64-year-old Wood County employee whose truck was allegedly swept […]
Triathlete Tyler Mislawchuck reveals what made him sick after he vomited 10 times swimming in Seine River
A Canadian triathlete who made headlines after vomiting 10 times has revealed why he became ill after swimming through the polluted Seine at the Paris Olympics. Tyler Mislowchuk, 29, who finished in ninth place, said he had a chance at a medal halfway through the final leg of Wednesday’s race but began to lose momentum. […]
Male, 54, who fatally stabbed teenager, wounded 4 young people amid river tubing fight receives his sentence
A controversial case surrounding a fatal stabbing between a 54-year-old man and several young people has ended with a 20-year prison sentence. Nicolae Miu, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, was convicted in April of first-degree intentional homicide for stabbing five people, killing one teenager, during a 2022 brawl in Wisconsin’s Apple River near the Minnesota border. […]
‘That’s Bullsh*t!’: Olympics Triathlete Horrified After Competing In ‘Dirty’ French River
Belgian Olympic triathlete Jorien Vermeilen looked terrified after being forced to compete in the dirty waters of the River Seine on Wednesday at the 2024 Olympics. Despite $1.5 billion and months of efforts to clean up the Seine, Olympic officials were forced to postpone the triathlon until water tests showed an acceptable level of pollution. […]
Canadian Triathlete Tyler Mislawchuk Throws Up After Emerging from the Seine River at Paris Games
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. clock: 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 […]
Olympic Triathlon Swimming ‘In Jeopardy’ Due To High Levels Of Contamination In Seine River
PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 21: Spectators look at the Eiffel Tower and the Olympic Rings along the Seine River on July 21, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) By Blake Wolf, OAN StaffTuesday, July 30, 2024 11:42 AM The men’s Olympic triathlon has been postponed after high levels of fecal bacteria and […]
Olympic Triathlon Postponed as River Seine Has Too Much Fecal Bacteria
PARIS (AP) — Concerns about water quality in the Seine River led Paris Olympic organizers to postpone Tuesday’s men’s triathlon. Organizers hope the swimming portion of the race in the long-polluted waterway can go ahead in coming days after costly cleanup efforts. Organizers said they would try to hold the men’s triathlon on Wednesday instead. […]