Water quality of Seine under the spotlight again ahead of mixed relay triathlon

WATER QUALITY: Athletes dive into the water for the start of the women’s triathlon. Picture: Vadim Ghirda/AP

Uncertainty surrounds the next Olympic triathlon event in Paris because of renewed concerns regarding water quality in the Seine.

The mixed relay is due to take place on Monday morning but could be pushed back after heavy rain on Wednesday and Thursday again caused levels of bacteria in the water to rise.