Paris 2024 Olympic triathlon event cancelled over fears of water quality in River Seine despite £1bn bid to clean it
OLYMPIC triathlon at the Paris 2024 Games has hit a major roadblock after a practice event was cancelled.
The first triathlon event is due to take place on July 30.
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However, concerns over the water quality of the river Seine has seen a pre-race practice event scrapped.
More to follow.
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