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Olympic Triathlon Swimming ‘In Jeopardy’ Due To High Levels Of Contamination In Seine River
The discovery of high levels of fecal bacteria and E. coli in Paris’ Seine River led to the postponement of the men’s Olympic triathlon.
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LeBron James Will Be Team USA’s Flagbearer At Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
NBA star LeBron James has been chosen to serve as the male flagbearer for the United States at the upcoming Paris Olympics.
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Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Rehearsal Postponed Due To Seine River Pollution
A monitoring report from the city of Paris has revealed that the Seine river remains too dirty to accommodate the Paris Olympics triathlon and open-water swimming events.