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Olympic Swimmers Fight Off Bacteria from Seine by Drinking Coca-Cola

Concerns about the Seine River’s water quality at the 2024 Olympics have been a focal point for athletes.

Image Credit: Anadolu via Getty ImagesOlympic swimmers who have been swimming in the Seine River have turned to the official partner of the Games, Coca-Cola, to fend off any infection from bacteria in the water. Bronze medalist Daniel Wiffen of Ireland, who won gold in the 800 free, said he wouldn’t train ahead of time in the Seine: “I don’t want to try to deal with any illness.” He added he would rather go “in blind” for an event, opting for pools. Belgium’s Olympic committee (COIB) withdrew from the mixed relay triathlon event after Claire Michel, who swam in the Seine River last week, became ill. Belgian newspaper De Standaard claimed that the 35-year-old was infected with E. coli.

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