Water pollution in the Seine: An Olympic trial competition in Paris has been shortened. A three-event competition became a two-event competition.

It was supposed to be a trial competition for next year’s Summer Olympics. But because of water pollution in the Seine, the triathlon in Paris became a duel. There is no local alternative for holding the Olympic competitions in the Seine.

Pierre Rabadan, deputy mayor of Paris, explained: “We still have no explanation for the deterioration of the water quality. It was observed in two measurements that showed differences. As we said, an investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the deterioration. “

Contaminated water associated with Olympic open water swimming competitions has been a point of criticism on several occasions. In 2019, athletes in Tokyo protested after a trial competition, and in the run-up to the 2016 Games in Rio, water pollution in Guanabara Bay made headlines.