The thirty-third Olympic games will start on Friday, hosted in Paris, France.

The authorities have interestingly nominated the Seine River as one of the venues for triathlons and open swimming events. The almost 800 km-long river runs through the center of the city, with world-famous landmarks like Notre Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower at its banks.  However, many worry that the river, known for its pollution level, might leave competing athletes sick.

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Produced By: Jhames Montemayor

Featured In Story: Dr Ian Wright – Associate Professor of Environmental Science Western Sydney University , and

First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 24 July 2024