<p><strong>Paris Olympics 2024:&nbsp;</strong>After days of delay, Paris Olympics triathlon events finally started on the much-polluted river Seine on Wednesday (July 31). But the river is continuing to be a mane for President Emannuel Macron, with a host of internet comments and memes hilariously highlighting the 'poop-filled' river's poor water quality.</p>

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<p>One of them showed President Macron emerging in the middle of dirt and slush in river Seine, while another showed an ogre giving an interview after emerging from the river.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">So did Napoleon Macron actually jump into the Seine today to celebrate the dubious awarding of the 2030 Winter Games, that violates the Olympic Charter?<br />
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Will IOC Sun King Thomas Bach also jump into the Seine?<br />
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So many questions!<br />
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Stay tuned, subscribe:<a href="https://t.co/fALVB37Cvg">https://t.co/fALVB37Cvg</a> <a href="https://t.co/8qj8fcWSOT">pic.twitter.com/8qj8fcWSOT</a></p>
— SPORT &amp; POLITICS (@JensWeinreich) <a href="https://twitter.com/JensWeinreich/status/1816167699829207107?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<h2>Check out the host of memes below<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/10NewsFirstSyd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@10NewsFirstSyd</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Sandra_Sully?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sandra_Sully</a> Bwhahaha! The ALP worried about risky nuclear energy. Wait til they see the triathletes after a swim in The Seine ........ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/10NewsFirst?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#10NewsFirst</a> Hilarious! <a href="https://t.co/PXCu8NlaN3">pic.twitter.com/PXCu8NlaN3</a></p>
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<p>The river's polluted state has been an ongoing issue. French political leaders and Paris Olympics organisers have continously assured that the Seine was clean enough to hold the swimming events.</p>

<p>The Paris Mayor&nbsp; Anne Hidalgo promised to swim in the river but postponed it several times before finally taking the dip on July 17.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="de">Wie die Seine Olympia buchstäblich in die Sch.... ritt <a href="https://t.co/DIMXJ0mPQR">https://t.co/DIMXJ0mPQR</a></p>
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<p>That happened a day after the sports minister&nbsp;Amelie Oudea-Castera swam in the river. Her videos of slipping while gingerly entering the river, and then falling into the water went viral. But she put up a brave front, presenting a rosy picture of the visibly brown river in a subsequent interview, appearing in full black body suit and swimmer's cap.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Olympics?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Olympics</a> triathletes tomorrow after swimming in the Seine. <a href="https://t.co/1aUz6HaVdM">pic.twitter.com/1aUz6HaVdM</a></p>
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<p>Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera was, meanwhile, mired in another controversy, after some found her public, intimate kiss with Macron during the opening event to be indecent.</p>

<p>The women's triathlete event of Wednesday happened after concerns about the water quality had delayed the event for several days.</p>

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<p>Ahead of the men's triathlon, tests had shown that there were elevated levels of bacteria in the water, including E. Coli.&nbsp;<br />
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It has been raining in Paris, which added to the wastewater in the river.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/French?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#French</a> Emmanuel Macron and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Paris?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Paris</a> Mayor Anne Hidalgo were supposed to swim in the Seine river ..Parisians poop in the river to protest<br />
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Minister Amélie Oudea-Castera dived into the poop filled River Seine to prove that the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Olympic2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Olympic2024</a> can be held<br />
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What a pleasure, she says. <a href="https://t.co/Xexn3X83lo">pic.twitter.com/Xexn3X83lo</a></p>
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<p>Some 1.4 billion euros were spent on infrastructure building ahead of the Olympics, including for the cleanup of the Seine river.</p>

<p>Presence of E. coli in the water means sewage contamination. Some types of this bacteria can be harmful to health and cause diarrhea.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There are plans to relocate marathon swimming events scheduled on August 8-9 if the water level does not improve.<br />
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Earlier measurements had shown that E. coli levels&nbsp;were at 985 units per 100 millilitres which was above the regulated cap.<br />
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<em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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Paris Olympics 2024: After days of delay, Paris Olympics triathlon events finally started on the much-polluted river Seine on Wednesday (July 31). But the river is continuing to be a mane for President Emannuel Macron, with a host of internet comments and memes hilariously highlighting the 'poop-filled' river's poor water quality.

Paris Olympics 2024: After days of delay, Paris Olympics triathlon events finally started on the much-polluted river Seine on Wednesday (July 31). But the river is continuing to be a mane for President Emannuel Macron, with a host of internet comments and memes hilariously highlighting the 'poop-filled' river's poor water quality. Also Read: Macron's intimate kiss and hug with sports minister at Olympics causes stir, netizens call it 'indecent' One of them showed President Macron emerging in the middle of dirt and slush in river Seine, while another showed an ogre giving an interview after emerging from the river. So did Napoleon Macron actually jump into the Seine today to celebrate the dubious awarding of the 2030 Winter Games, that violates the Olympic Charter? Will IOC Sun King Thomas Bach also jump into the Seine? So many questions! Stay tuned, subscribe:https://t.co/fALVB37Cvg pic.twitter.com/8qj8fcWSOT — SPORT & POLITICS (@JensWeinreich) July 24, 2024 × Check out the host of memes below @10NewsFirstSyd @Sandra_Sully Bwhahaha! The ALP worried about risky nuclear energy. Wait til they see the triathletes after a swim in The Seine ........ #10NewsFirst Hilarious! pic.twitter.com/PXCu8NlaN3 — MLo (@MLoParis) July 31, 2024 × The river's polluted state has been an ongoing issue. French political leaders and Paris Olympics organisers have continously assured that the Seine was clean enough to hold the swimming events. The Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo promised to swim in the river but postponed it several times before finally taking the dip on July 17. Wie die Seine Olympia buchstäblich in die Sch.... ritt https://t.co/DIMXJ0mPQR — newsflix_at (@Newsflix_at) July 31, 2024 × That happened a day after the sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera swam in the river. Her videos of slipping while gingerly entering the river, and then falling into the water went viral. But she put up a brave front, presenting a rosy picture of the visibly brown river in a subsequent interview, appearing in full black body suit and swimmer's cap. The #Olympics triathletes tomorrow after swimming in the Seine. pic.twitter.com/1aUz6HaVdM — Joseph Surtees (@jj_surtees) July 31, 2024 × Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera was, meanwhile, mired in another controversy, after some found her public, intimate kiss with Macron during the opening event to be indecent. The women's triathlete event of Wednesday happened after concerns about the water quality had delayed the event for several days. Watch: Paris Olympics 2024: History-maker Manu Bhaker speaks to WION after winning second Olympic medal Ahead of the men's triathlon, tests had shown that there were elevated levels of bacteria in the water, including E. Coli. It has been raining in Paris, which added to the wastewater in the river. #French Emmanuel Macron and #Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo were supposed to swim in the Seine river ..Parisians poop in the river to protest Minister Amélie Oudea-Castera dived into the poop filled River Seine to prove that the #Olympic2024 can be held What a pleasure, she says. pic.twitter.com/Xexn3X83lo — kaffir (@Kaffirophobia1) July 27, 2024 × Some 1.4 billion euros were spent on infrastructure building ahead of the Olympics, including for the cleanup of the Seine river. Presence of E. coli in the water means sewage contamination. Some types of this bacteria can be harmful to health and cause diarrhea. There are plans to relocate marathon swimming events scheduled on August 8-9 if the water level does not improve. Earlier measurements had shown that E. coli levels were at 985 units per 100 millilitres which was above the regulated cap. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The organisers of the Paris Olympics 2024 suffered yet another setback on Tuesday (July 30) as the men’s triathlon event was postponed to Wednesday due to the pollution in the river Seine. Having already been on the receiving end of plenty of controversies in the last few days including introducing South Korea as North Korea and hoisting the Olympics flag upside-down, the latest event adds unwanted headlines for the organisers. As things stand, there will be no triathlon at least till Wednesday with chances of further postponement if the situation does not improve.</p>

<h2><strong>Men’s triathlon event postponed</strong></h2>

<p>“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 on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The race has been postponed to Wednesday for 10:45 AM (14:15 IST), immediately after the women’s event, which is scheduled at 8 AM.</p>

<p>A whopping 1.4 billion euros ($1.51 billion) has been spent to make the river Seine pollution-free for the Olympics, but so far there has been huge disappointment for the organising committee. Last week’s rain has&nbsp;contributed to the pollution in the river which has again left the fans wondering why the events were held in the Seine.</p>

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<p>It is reported that the level of bacteria in the river Seine remains at a high percentage making it unfit for the athletes. While the event is postponed to Wednesday, if the situation does not improve, it could lead to further postponements until Friday.</p>

<p>Earlier in July, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took a dip in the river herself earlier this month, in a bid to convince doubters.</p>

<p>The gamble that the river would be clean enough for the triathlon was never guaranteed to pay off, especially as water quality varies widely day-to-day.</p>

<p><em>(Inputs from Agencies)</em></p>


The organisers of the Paris Olympics 2024 suffered yet another setback on Tuesday (July 30) as the men’s triathlon event was postponed to Wednesday due to the pollution in the river Seine.

The organisers of the Paris Olympics 2024 suffered yet another setback on Tuesday (July 30) as the men’s triathlon event was postponed to Wednesday due to the pollution in the river Seine. Having already been on the receiving end of plenty of controversies in the last few days including introducing South Korea as North Korea and hoisting the Olympics flag upside-down, the latest event adds unwanted headlines for the organisers. As things stand, there will be no triathlon at least till Wednesday with chances of further postponement if the situation does not improve. Men’s triathlon event postponed “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 on Tuesday. The race has been postponed to Wednesday for 10:45 AM (14:15 IST), immediately after the women’s event, which is scheduled at 8 AM. A whopping 1.4 billion euros ($1.51 billion) has been spent to make the river Seine pollution-free for the Olympics, but so far there has been huge disappointment for the organising committee. Last week’s rain has contributed to the pollution in the river which has again left the fans wondering why the events were held in the Seine. ALSO READ | Paris Olympics 2024: India day 4 event schedule, timings, medal games, athletes and all you need to know It is reported that the level of bacteria in the river Seine remains at a high percentage making it unfit for the athletes. While the event is postponed to Wednesday, if the situation does not improve, it could lead to further postponements until Friday. Earlier in July, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took a dip in the river herself earlier this month, in a bid to convince doubters. The gamble that the river would be clean enough for the triathlon was never guaranteed to pay off, especially as water quality varies widely day-to-day. (Inputs from Agencies)

Paris Olympics 2024: Triathlon postponed to Wednesday due to Seine pollution in another setback for organisers

<p>At least 57 swimmers have reported having suffered from diarrhoea and sickness after competing in sea swimming events at the ongoing World Triathlon Championship in Sunderland, the health officials confirmed this weekend. Around 2000 people participated in this event. As per a report in The Guardian, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) revealed it would test samples collected from those affected to determine the cause of illness.</p>

<p>The reports suggest, on Wednesday, July 26, three days before the start of the event, an Environment Agency sampling at Roker Beach showed shocking results - 3900 E Coli colonies per 100ml (a bacterial infection that causes stomach pain and bloody diarrhoea), which is 39 times higher than usual readings the previous month.</p>

<p>However, the British Triathlon – the apex body for triathlons in Great Britain revealed those sample readings were not published until after the weekend’s events and were outside of the competition area. They added the testing results passed the required standards for the event.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the event took place on a stretch of coastline, which had previously made headlines for a long-running battle over sewage discharges between campaigners and the government concerning regulatory failures.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Northumbrian Water has insisted not to record any sewage discharge, which might have affected water quality at the beach since October 2021.<br />
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An Australiana athlete, Jacob Birtwhistle, 28, on his Instagram handle, complained about feeling unwell following the swimming event, suggesting this event should have been cancelled in the first place.</p>

<p>He wrote, “Have been feeling pretty rubbish since the race, but I guess that’s what happens when you swim in shit. The swim should have been cancelled.”</p>

<p>Another athlete replied to the post, saying, “At least I know what got me and a bunch of other athletes who raced sick and ill.” Adding, their fellow athlete also wrote, “That now explains why I spent Monday night with my head in the toilet after racing Sunday morning!”</p>

<h2>Probe initiated</h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the British Triathlon said they are working closely with Sunderland city council and the UKHSA to determine the cause of this spreading sickness.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The UKHSA, in its response said, “UKHSA is working with British Triathlon to encourage anyone who participated and has or had symptoms after the event to contact the organisers, who will then pass details onto the UKHSA North East Protection team. The team will undertake an investigation of cases.”&nbsp;</p>

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At least 57 swimmers have reported having suffered from diarrhoea and sickness after competing in sea swimming events at the ongoing World Triathlon Championship in Sunderland, the health officials confirmed this weekend.

At least 57 swimmers have reported having suffered from diarrhoea and sickness after competing in sea swimming events at the ongoing World Triathlon Championship in Sunderland, the health officials confirmed this weekend. Around 2000 people participated in this event. As per a report in The Guardian, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) revealed it would test samples collected from those affected to determine the cause of illness. The reports suggest, on Wednesday, July 26, three days before the start of the event, an Environment Agency sampling at Roker Beach showed shocking results - 3900 E Coli colonies per 100ml (a bacterial infection that causes stomach pain and bloody diarrhoea), which is 39 times higher than usual readings the previous month. However, the British Triathlon – the apex body for triathlons in Great Britain revealed those sample readings were not published until after the weekend’s events and were outside of the competition area. They added the testing results passed the required standards for the event. ALSO READ: Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles makes triumphant return to gymnastics at US Classic Meanwhile, the event took place on a stretch of coastline, which had previously made headlines for a long-running battle over sewage discharges between campaigners and the government concerning regulatory failures. The Northumbrian Water has insisted not to record any sewage discharge, which might have affected water quality at the beach since October 2021. An Australiana athlete, Jacob Birtwhistle, 28, on his Instagram handle, complained about feeling unwell following the swimming event, suggesting this event should have been cancelled in the first place. He wrote, “Have been feeling pretty rubbish since the race, but I guess that’s what happens when you swim in shit. The swim should have been cancelled.” Another athlete replied to the post, saying, “At least I know what got me and a bunch of other athletes who raced sick and ill.” Adding, their fellow athlete also wrote, “That now explains why I spent Monday night with my head in the toilet after racing Sunday morning!” Probe initiated Meanwhile, the British Triathlon said they are working closely with Sunderland city council and the UKHSA to determine the cause of this spreading sickness. The UKHSA, in its response said, “UKHSA is working with British Triathlon to encourage anyone who participated and has or had symptoms after the event to contact the organisers, who will then pass details onto the UKHSA North East Protection team. The team will undertake an investigation of cases.” WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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