Bacterial Surge in the Seine River” Paralympic Triathlon Postponed

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Bacterial Surge in the Seine River” Paralympic Triathlon Postponed

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Bacterial Surge in the Seine River” Paralympic Triathlon Postponed 

The triathlon event for the Paris Paralympics has been postponed by one day due to deteriorating water quality in the Seine River following recent rainfall.

On Sep 1st, the World Triathlon Federation announced that the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee and French authorities held an emergency meeting to monitor the condition of the Seine River and the weather.

As a result, they decided to postpone the triathlon event that was scheduled for the 1st.

The federation explained, “Recent tests have shown a sharp increase in bacteria levels in the Seine River due to two days of rain, leading to deteriorated water quality. The water is currently unsuitable for swimming, exceeding the World Federation’s safety standards. The federation and the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee emphasize that the health of the athletes is the top priority, and it is not possible to hold the triathlon under these conditions.”

The triathlon was also postponed by one day during the Olympics for the same reason—poor water quality caused by rainfall. Despite these challenges, the event went ahead, but some participants experienced vomiting, skin inflammation, and gastroenteritis.

Kim Hwante from South Korea is participating in the triathlon event at the Paris Paralympics. In 2000, he lost both arms after being electrocuted while working on a high-voltage line. Finding new purpose in sports, Kim set his sights on competing in the Paralympics. He recalls, “At that time, my daughter Yurim (20) had just started elementary school. There was a section in the school records for ‘Father’s Occupation,’ but I had nothing to write. I wanted to be able to fill it in with ‘National Representative.’” Kim pursued various sports, including marathon, taekwondo, and Nordic skiing, eventually realizing his Paralympic dream through triathlon.

Kim is the only one among the 11 competitors in the PTS3 category who lacks both arms, putting him at a disadvantage in the swimming event. The water quality issue is especially critical for him, as he drinks more water than others due to his unique swimming technique, where he uses powerful kicks to lift his head for breathing. While he possesses world-class skills in cycling (20 km) and cross-country running (5 km), he has set his goal for this event as finishing rather than winning due to the swimming challenge.

However, there is a possibility that the swimming event could be altered due to the Seine River’s water quality. If the water flow exceeds 1 meter per second, participants may swim 750 meters downstream, and if the water quality does not improve by the 3rd, the event may be modified into a duathlon, consisting only of cycling and running. In this case, Kim Hwante would have a strong chance of competing for a medal.

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(source:internet, reference only)

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