More Bad News for Olympic Swimming Plans in River Seine

Practice for the Olympic Triathlon, set to be held in the River Seine, has been canceled for the second day in a row due to the river’s pollution. Paris 2024 officials confirmed the news in a statement to People on Monday morning.

The practice, which was scheduled for 8 a.m. local time, was called off shortly before “following a meeting on water quality.” Practice was similarly canceled on Sunday, July 28, over similar concerns.

"Paris 2024 and World Triathlon reiterates that the priority...