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The Canadian triathlete is in the photo that went viral all over the world. He vomited live after swimming in the Seine River at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris began with a scandal related to the pollution of the Seine River, where triathlon competitions were held. Despite previous warnings about the quality of the water, the organizers did not cancel the swims, which led to serious health problems for the athletes.
Background of the scandal
Shortly before the start of the Olympics, the limit level of the concentration of Escherichia coli and other dangerous bacteria was detected in the waters of the Seine. This information caused concern among athletes and coaches, but the organizing committee of the Games decided not to change the venue of the triathlon competition.
Consequences for athletes
The results of such a decision were not long in coming. Kateryna Shabalina, representing Kazakhstan, choked on river water during the swim, and was sick for the rest of the course. The case with Canadian triathlete Tyler Myslavchuk, who vomited live after the competition, became even more revealing. According to the athlete, he "vomited 10 times" during the competition.
The reaction of the sports community
The incident caused a violent reaction in social networks and among sports commentators. Many criticize the organizers of the Olympics for negligence and disregard for the athletes' health.
Questions arise regarding responsibility for the decision to hold competitions in polluted water and possible consequences for the reputation of the Paris Olympics.
Sports federations and national Olympic committees have already expressed their concern about the situation. It is expected that this incident may lead to a review of the rules for conducting water sports in open water and stricter water quality requirements for future international competitions.
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