at least 57 athletes They suffered diarrhea and vomiting, After existence swimming in Open sea During the test World Triathlon Championships in Sunderland, United KingdomHealth authorities confirmed last weekend.
They were close to 2 thousand people Those who participated in competitions in the North-East Englandwhich included testing in Roker Beach from the city.
the Environment Agency Tests were conducted to measure beach water quality three days before the competition and found that water levels were… Escherichia coli bacteria It was 39 times higher than normal.
But no British Triathlon Federation, The governing body criticized that the tests were conducted in a water area where the competition was not held, and that the results were published after the weekend’s events. The union added that Their tests did not meet the required levels.
“I’ve been feeling bad since the race, but I guess that’s what happens when you swim in dirt.”
These were the statements he made on social media Jake BirtwhistleOne of the athletes who participated in the tests, in response to the authorities’ allegations.
The athlete added that the test should have been “cancelled”, attaching his letter to the results of the water analysis.
in ParisSwim test scheduled for Signboard One year later Olympic Games He was Canceled This weekend’s Pollution levels The river is the result of heavy rains that fell this week.
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