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According to the report, Paris organizers' worst fears have come true after multiple athletes fell seriously ill after competing in the triathlon. Belgium was forced to pull out of the mixed triathlon relay after one of their athletes was hospitalized with an E. coli infection.
The report said that one Olympic swimmer, Claire Michel, 35, has been sick for the past four days, an illness that has now ruled her out of the race entirely. With this cause, Belgium was unable to replace her in their four-person team, so they have been forced to withdraw.
The report added that it was not only from Belgium being removed but also, Michel, a Swiss triathlete Adrien Briffod who fell seriously ill following the men’s event, according to reports.
The Belgian Olympic and Inter federal Committee released a statement saying: “The BOIC and Belgian Triathlon hope that lessons will be learned for future triathlon competitions.
“We are thinking of training days that can be guaranteed, competition days and formats that are clear in advance, and circumstances that do not lead to uncertainty among athletes, entourage, and fans.” said the committee chair. \
Report credit to: news.com.au
Athletes voiced concerns ahead of the event. (Photo by MARTIN BUREAU / POOL / AFP)
Michel’s E. coli infection comes after pollution in the River Seine led to the men’s individual event being postponed.
The report said that one Olympic swimmer, Claire Michel, 35, has been sick for the past four days, an illness that has now ruled her out of the race entirely. With this cause, Belgium was unable to replace her in their four-person team, so they have been forced to withdraw.
The report added that it was not only from Belgium being removed but also, Michel, a Swiss triathlete Adrien Briffod who fell seriously ill following the men’s event, according to reports.
The Belgian Olympic and Inter federal Committee released a statement saying: “The BOIC and Belgian Triathlon hope that lessons will be learned for future triathlon competitions.
“We are thinking of training days that can be guaranteed, competition days and formats that are clear in advance, and circumstances that do not lead to uncertainty among athletes, entourage, and fans.” said the committee chair. \
Report credit to: news.com.au
Athletes voiced concerns ahead of the event. (Photo by MARTIN BUREAU / POOL / AFP)
Michel’s E. coli infection comes after pollution in the River Seine led to the men’s individual event being postponed.
