Triathlete rushed to hospital during Paris Olympics
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In a horrific turn of events, Clair Michel had to be rushed to the hospital after getting infected in the Seine during the ongoing Paris Olympics.
The 2024 Paris Olympics are one of the most watched sporting events of the summer, with fans all over the globe cheering on their nation's athletes to compete on the world's biggest stage. Among those competing was Claire Michel, representing Belgium in triathlon events.
"Women's #Triathlon underway in Paris, former @OregonTF steeplechaser Claire Michel competing for Belgium"
However, Michel was in for more than she bargained for, becoming one of the latest victims of an Olympics controversy. Michel had to be hospitalized after falling ill, likely due to E. Coli found in the Seine river where the triathletes swam, forcing her team to pull out of the mixed event. Switzerland's Adrien Brifford also had to withdraw from upcoming events due to related gastrointestinal infections, resulting in increased concerns among competitors.
"PARIS RIVER MAKING ATHLETES SICK - OLYMPIANS WITHDRAW
Belgium has pulled out of the mixed relay triathlon after Claire Michel fell ill following a swim in the River Seine at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Switzerland also faces issues, with Adrien Briffod withdrawing due to a gastrointestinal infection.
High levels of E. coli and pollution in the water are making athletes sick, with organizers only approving the water quality after postponing meets due to heavy contamination.
Concerns grow as multiple athletes experience health issues linked to the water quality."
Belgium has pulled out of the mixed relay triathlon after Claire Michel fell ill following a swim in the River Seine at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Switzerland also faces issues, with Adrien Briffod withdrawing due to a gastrointestinal infection.
High levels of E. coli and pollution in the water are making athletes sick, with organizers only approving the water quality after postponing meets due to heavy contamination.
Concerns grow as multiple athletes experience health issues linked to the water quality."
Despite the obvious dangers and worries around them, the board has approved the water quality level of the Seine to move forward with the mixed relay triathlon. The event will take place tomorrow morning without the Belgian team and an adjusted Swiss team.
"📣 We officially confirm the continuation of the mixed relay triathlon event, tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. 🙏🏻
Set your alarm clocks ⏰ and warm up your vocal cords to push our French Team loud and clear around the Pont Alexandre III"
Set your alarm clocks ⏰ and warm up your vocal cords to push our French Team loud and clear around the Pont Alexandre III"
Though many believe the show must go on, it is hard to believe that a river heavily polluted with E. Coli and other contaminants can somehow, only days later, be safe enough for athletes to perform at their highest level without getting sick. Hopefully, the board is right, otherwise, they can expect lawsuits for years to come.
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Scary scene at the Olympic Games: an athlete is rushed to the hospital
Scary scene at the Olympic Games: an athlete is rushed to the hospital
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