Yes, there will be a triathlon today at the Games
The triathlon competitions of the Paris Olympics They can finally be held today, Wednesday, after the latest analyzes of the waters of the Seine have confirmed that the swimming test can be held in the river.
The recent rains have increased bacteria levels and currents in the Seine, making the swimming segment unsafe until yesterday, but today it seems that everything is correct and the tests can be competed.
"The results of the latest analyzes received at 3:20 a.m. have been evaluated as compliant by World Triathlon, allowing the competitions to be held."of women and men, said a joint statement from the Organizing Committee and the international federation of this sport.
It's nearly @ Paris2024 showtime triathlon. Final preparations. 8am CEST is GO.
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- World Triathlon (@worldtriathlon) July 31, 2024
The women's competition will begin in the Seine at 8:00 a.m., and the men's competition will begin at 10:45 a.m., after yesterday it was postponed due to the poor quality of the water.
How to watch the Triathlon at the Olympic Games live?
Triathlon Events Calendar
Wednesday 31 of July
- 8:00 am – Elite women's Olympic triathlon competition
- 10:45 am – Elite men's Olympic triathlon competition
Monday August 5
- 8:00 am – Mixed relay test
Distances and Competition Format
The individual competitions will be held over standard Olympic distances: a 1,5 km swimming segment, followed by a 40 km cycling course and culminating with a 10 km run.
In the case of the mixed relay event, the format will be a super sprint, where each of the four members of the team (alternating between men and women) will complete 300 m of swimming, 5,8 km of cycling and 1,8 km of foot race before handing over to the next competitor.
