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“I Felt And Saw Things We Shouldn’t Think About”, Olympic Triathlete Says After Swim In Seine
2024/08/02 Report

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The 2024 Paris Olympics have been marred by controversy after Belgian triathlete Jolien Vermeylen and other athletes criticized the decision to hold swimming events in the highly polluted River Seine. Vermeylen, who finished 24th in the women’s triathlon, voiced her discontent following a grueling race that left her questioning the organizers' commitment to athlete safety.


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A Contaminated Challenge

Vermeylen's frustration was palpable as she spoke to VTM after the event. "I drank a lot of water during the race, so we’ll know tomorrow if I’m sick or not," she said, reflecting on the polluted conditions she endured.

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