Belgium withdraws from triathlon relay as swimmer hospitalized from Seine river
Olympic athlete Claire Michel and her team were compelled to withdraw from the triathlon event due to an adverse reaction after swimming in the Seine River.
The Seine, a well-known river flowing through Paris, often suffers from contamination because the city's old sewage and plumbing systems fail to completely prevent pollutants. Representing Belgium, Michel's situation was exacerbated as her entire four-person team had to pull out of the triathlon due to her illness.
PARIS − The Belgian triathlon team pulled out of Monday's planned mixed relay event in the Seine river because one of its athletes, Claire Michel, got sick.
In addition to Michel, Swiss athlete Adrien Briffod also fell ill after swimming in the Seine, suffering a gastrointestinal infection likely caused by the river's contamination. The following posts have been translated from Spanish.
The Swiss Adrien Briffod had to withdraw from the rest of the competitions due to a gastrointestinal infection, while the Belgian Claire Michel is hospitalized after becoming infected with E. Coli, the bacteria that had originally caused the suspension of the triathlon.
The Belgian team withdrew from the discipline.
This unexpected turn of events at the Olympic Games is deeply concerning. Athletes dedicate their lives to these moments, and it is crucial that the IOC ensures water quality is tested and safe for competitors prior to the events. We hope Claire Michel and the other affected athletes will have the opportunity to compete again at the 2028 Games and pursue their medal aspirations.
Source: Markerzone
2024 Olympic tri-athlete Claire Michel taken to hospital due to bad water
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Scary scene at the Olympic Games: an athlete is rushed to the hospital
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