Swimming in the Seine: A historic return for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
The triathlon it has experienced significant growth since its inclusion in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.
The triathlon race format in the Olympics it consists of a 1,500m swim, a 40km bike segment and a 10km run.
The competition is a single race in which the first athlete to cross the finish line is the winner and takes Olympic glory.
At the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, the swimming segment of the triathlon event will make history.
For the first time in a century, the athletes will swim in the waters of the Seine River.
Since 1923 swimming in the Seine River has been prohibited due to pollution.
However, since the turn of the millennium, conditions have improved enough to now allow sportsmen to return to the river.
This cleanup effort is one of the greatest legacies of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, where the triathlon and paratriathlon events will take place.
Circuits
The start of the competition will take place on a pontoon over the water located under the Pont Alexandre III bridge.
After a 1.5-kilometre swim across the River Seine, the triathletes will reach the transition zone on the Pont Alexandre III bridge, after climbing 32 steps, a first in Olympic Games history.
Competitors will cover the 40 km of road cycling, passing through the Avenue Winston Churchill, in front of the Grand Palais and the Petit Palais, before arriving at two of the most beautiful avenues in the world: the Champs Elysées and the Montaigne. They will cross the Seine through the Pont des Invalides and arrive at the quay d'Orsay.
The third and final part of the test will be the 10-kilometre foot race through the heart of Paris to the finish line on the Pont Alexandre III bridge, where 1.000 spectators will be cheering.
Test Event
On August 17 and 18, the hopefuls for the Olympic Games will travel to the French capital to participate in the Test Event, which will take place on the same route as next year's Olympic Games around the Pont Alexandre III.
120.000 € in prizes
The World Triathlon Executive Board has approved the allocation of $120.000 in prize money for the Paris test event.
The men's and women's individual races will each offer $30.000 in prizes
Paris, a city with history
Paris, the host city of the 2024 Olympic Games, is known for its rich history, impressive architecture, and vibrant culture.
From the Eiffel Tower and Louvre to charming cafes and boutiques, Paris offers an unforgettable experience for visitors.
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