Triathlon training cancelled again over water concerns in the Seine

WATER QUALITY: The triathlon pontoon in Paris has yet to be used for training. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

Swimming training for the triathlon was cancelled for the second day in a row because of concerns over water quality but organisers remain confident Tuesday’s men’s race will go ahead as scheduled.

Heavy rain can lead to increased levels of the harmful bacteria E.coli in the Seine despite more than a billion euros spent on cleaning up the river in preparation for the Games.