As a devoted cinephile and long-time resident of Paris, I can’t help but feel a mix of disappointment, amusement, and concern as I watch the latest developments regarding the Olympics men’s triathlon swimming competition in my beloved city. The Seine river, once the pride of Paris and a symbol of its rich history, has become the subject of international ridicule and even a running joke due to its persistent pollution.
As a movie lover, I’d put it like this: “Unfortunately, my anticipation for the Olympics men’s triathlon swimming competition, scheduled to start on Tuesday morning, was dashed when I heard the news of its postponement. It turns out that there’s been an issue with pollution in the Seine river, forcing organizers to call it off.”
As a movie critic, I’ve been following the ongoing joke surrounding Xavier Gens’ acclaimed shark film “Under Paris” on Netflix and the state of the Seine river. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo had promised to clean up the notoriously polluted waterway for the Triathlon and Marathon competitions, vowing to make it safe for swimmers months ago. The $1.5 billion project aimed to revitalize this toxic body of water, but alas, it has been met with derision and even a social media campaign #JeChieDansLaSeine, which encouraged Parisians to take an unsavory dip earlier this month. It’s disheartening to see such a costly endeavor undermined by the very people it was intended to serve.
On July 17, the mayor of Paris went for a swim in the Seine, accompanied by Tony Estanguet, the French gold medal-winning slalom canoeist and head of the Olympics organizing committee. Their aim was to generate excitement and prove the water’s safety. However, recent E. coli bacterial tests on the Seine’s water reveal that it remains contaminated.
1. On July 26, heavy rains, particularly during the opening ceremony, increased E. coli and other bacteria levels in the Seine, leading to two training days being canceled on Sunday and Monday. Currently, the men’s triathlon is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday but may be moved to Friday if needed. The mixed team relay has been set for Aug. 5.
During the opening ceremony, heavy rainfall forced Lady Gaga to record her performance in advance for safety reasons instead of performing live. Maud le Pladec, the choreographer and dance director for the Olympics and Paralympics who collaborated with Gaga extensively, revealed that her show came close to being canceled due to the unfavorable weather conditions.
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2024-07-30 11:47