Olympic marathon swim test run cancelled over water quality concerns for Seine River

A test run meant to allow Olympic athletes to familiarize themselves with the marathon swimming course in the Seine River was cancelled Tuesday over concerns about water quality in the Paris waterway.

Olympic marathon swim test run cancelled over water quality concerns for Seine River
A general view of athletes swimming in the Seine River during Women's Individual Triathlon on day five of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Pont Alexandre III on July 31, 2024 in Paris, France.

A test run meant to allow Olympic athletes to familiarize themselves with the marathon swimming course in the Seine River was cancelled Tuesday over concerns about water quality in the Paris waterway.