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The women’s marathon swimming event at Paris 2024 has gone ahead as planned despite ongoing concerns over water quality in the River Seine.<\/b><\/p>\n
Familiarisation sessions had been cancelled five times because of pollution in the river, but Wednesday’s test went ahead before the 10km race on Thursday.<\/p>\n
“After the daily situation meeting this morning, it has been decided that the women’s 10km marathon swimming race will take place today,” a statement from organisers said.<\/p>\n
It provides respite for Paris 2024 organisers after issues with events taking place in the Seine have dogged these Olympics.<\/p>\n
The men’s triathlon had to be postponed by a day because of low water quality.<\/p>\n
And the marathon swimming familiarisation had previously been cancelled after tests showed levels of bacteria in the water had dropped below the required standard. <\/p>\n
Heavy rainfall has increased the levels of bacteria in the Seine, although hot weather helps to reduce the count.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n