Another big uproar in Paris Olympics, swimming in Seine river proved costly for this player, entire team was out

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The series of controversies continues in the Paris Olympics. Belgian athlete Claire Michel fell ill after swimming in the Seine river in Paris, after which her entire team had to withdraw from the relay triathlon.

Another big controversy has surfaced in the Paris Olympics. Actually, a Belgian player fell ill after swimming in the Seine river, due to which her team has withdrawn from the mixed relay triathlon of the Paris Olympic Games. (Photo-Instagram)

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The Belgian Olympic Committee said that on Wednesday its athlete Claire Michel, who was participating in the women's triathlon, fell ill, due to which her team has now had to withdraw from the relay triathlon. (Photo-Instagram)

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35-year-old player Michelle has won medals for Belgium in the European Championship and World Championship. Her mother has also participated in the Olympics in 1976, she was a swimmer. (Photo-Instagram)

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The organisers of the Paris Olympic Games did not issue any immediate statement regarding Michel's illness, but the organising committee has confirmed that the competition in the Seine River will take place as per the pre-scheduled programme. (Photo-Instagram)

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Concerns have been raised since the beginning about the water quality of the Seine River. Due to this, the practice sessions of the first triathlon had to be cancelled. (Photo-Instagram)