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Seine's Dirty Water Back In Focus After Glitzy Paris Olympics Ceremony, Triathlon Training Cancelled The Paris Olympics organisers have cancelled the first training session for triathletes due to pollution in the River Seine. A Paris 2024 and World Triathlon statement said "a joint decision was taken to cancel the swimming part of the triathlon orientation." Tests results released on July 26 showed the water quality in the River Seine was slightly below the standards needed to authorise swimming. The Seine occupied centre stage at the Olympics opening ceremony as the athletes came down the river on boats. However, heavy rain during the opening ceremony revived concerns over whether the long-polluted river will be clean enough to host swimming competitions. Water quality is deeply linked with the weather in the French capital as untreated sewage can be washed into the river during rains. Watch the video to find out more.