Canadian triathlete Tyler Mislawchuk talked about vomiting after swimming in the Seine: «It's not because of the poor water quality»
3 august 2024 в 00:13
Canadian triathlete Tyler Mislawchuk may have vomited «10 times» after swimming in the Seine, but he claims it had nothing to do with the poor water quality.
After the athlete went viral for vomiting after swimming in the Seine River during the men’s triathlon on July 31, the 29-year-old athlete explained that he simply «accidentally swallowed a lot of water during the race».
«It has nothing to do with the quality. My stomach was just extremely full, and it became a limiting factor for me in the race. You add to that an hour, 40 minutes going full gas, and something’s going to happen».
Triathlon is a grueling challenge, especially when competing against the best of the best. The event tests athletes on an exhausting combination of swimming, biking, and running. The total Olympic distance of a triathlon is 51.5 km (32 miles), including a 1.5 km (0.93 mile) swim, 40 km (25 miles) bike, and 10 km (6.2 miles) run.
«On my last Olympics, there was an injury, and with everything that happened, there were a lot of 'what ifs.' I didn’t have any 'what ifs' that day. I went for it, it was absolutely everything», - Mislawchuk shared with Triathlon Magazine Canada after finishing ninth in the men’s triathlon.
«I didn’t have any 'what ifs' that day. I went for it, it was absolutely everything. I vomited 10 times after the race… it got hot in the last laps», - continued the Olympian, previously emphasizing that he was not yet accustomed to the summer weather in France compared to the cold temperatures of Canada.
But Tyler, who had to withdraw from the Tokyo 2020 Games due to an Achilles injury, did not convince spectators that the long polluted river, on which the city of Paris spent an estimated $ 1.5 billion, did not contribute to the athlete’s vomiting. The men’s triathlon event was even postponed for a day due to unacceptable levels of E. coli and other bacteria in the water.
Belgian triathlete Jolien Vermeylen, who participated in the women’s race, expressed her opinion on the decision to hold the race in the river, where swimming has been mostly prohibited since 1923.
«As I swam under the bridge, I felt and saw things that we shouldn’t think too much about», - she told reporters. «The Seine has been dirty for a hundred years, so they can’t say that athlete safety is a priority. It’s nonsense!»
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo held a highly publicized swim — twice postponed — nine days before the opening ceremony in an attempt to alleviate fears. Hidalgo’s initial plan to swim on June 23 was postponed due to the river level and bacteria in it. The swim was then rescheduled for June 30, which ultimately did not happen due to sudden parliamentary elections in France
After the athlete went viral for vomiting after swimming in the Seine River during the men’s triathlon on July 31, the 29-year-old athlete explained that he simply «accidentally swallowed a lot of water during the race».
«It has nothing to do with the quality. My stomach was just extremely full, and it became a limiting factor for me in the race. You add to that an hour, 40 minutes going full gas, and something’s going to happen».
Triathlon is a grueling challenge, especially when competing against the best of the best. The event tests athletes on an exhausting combination of swimming, biking, and running. The total Olympic distance of a triathlon is 51.5 km (32 miles), including a 1.5 km (0.93 mile) swim, 40 km (25 miles) bike, and 10 km (6.2 miles) run.
«On my last Olympics, there was an injury, and with everything that happened, there were a lot of 'what ifs.' I didn’t have any 'what ifs' that day. I went for it, it was absolutely everything», - Mislawchuk shared with Triathlon Magazine Canada after finishing ninth in the men’s triathlon.
«I didn’t have any 'what ifs' that day. I went for it, it was absolutely everything. I vomited 10 times after the race… it got hot in the last laps», - continued the Olympian, previously emphasizing that he was not yet accustomed to the summer weather in France compared to the cold temperatures of Canada.
But Tyler, who had to withdraw from the Tokyo 2020 Games due to an Achilles injury, did not convince spectators that the long polluted river, on which the city of Paris spent an estimated $ 1.5 billion, did not contribute to the athlete’s vomiting. The men’s triathlon event was even postponed for a day due to unacceptable levels of E. coli and other bacteria in the water.
Belgian triathlete Jolien Vermeylen, who participated in the women’s race, expressed her opinion on the decision to hold the race in the river, where swimming has been mostly prohibited since 1923.
«As I swam under the bridge, I felt and saw things that we shouldn’t think too much about», - she told reporters. «The Seine has been dirty for a hundred years, so they can’t say that athlete safety is a priority. It’s nonsense!»
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo held a highly publicized swim — twice postponed — nine days before the opening ceremony in an attempt to alleviate fears. Hidalgo’s initial plan to swim on June 23 was postponed due to the river level and bacteria in it. The swim was then rescheduled for June 30, which ultimately did not happen due to sudden parliamentary elections in France
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