Belgium pulls out of triathlon in Seine after athlete falls ill

Belgium's mixed triathlon team withdrew from Monday's mixed-relay triathlon race after one of its triathletes fell ill after swimming in last week's race in the Seine River, the country's Olympic committee said.

“The BOIC and Belgian Triathlon must unfortunately announce that the ‘Belgian Hammers’ will not be starting the mixed relay at the Paris Olympic Games tomorrow. The decision, like this communication, was taken in consultation with the athletes and their entourage,” Belgium's...