Organizers of the Paris 2024 Olympics are grappling with unexpected weather challenges that could reshape the upcoming triathlon event. Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has significantly impacted the water quality of the River Seine, leading to the cancellation of Sunday’s practice session due to safety concerns.
With the competition set for Tuesday, officials are hopeful for improved weather conditions in the coming days. Should the rainfall persist, the swim segment of the triathlon may be removed, transforming the event into a duathlon composed solely of cycling and running.
New Zealand's Hayden Wilde opened up about the situation in an interview with CGTN's Dan Williams. Wilde discussed the potential shift in the competition format and how it might affect athletes preparing for the challenging course set within the heart of Paris.
The uncertainty has added an extra layer of pressure for competitors, who are now eager to see if the weather will hold or if they will need to adapt their strategies for a duathlon.
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Olympics: New Zealand's Hayden Wilde on Paris triathlon struggles
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