Olympic star vomits on live TV after being forced to swim race in polluted Paris river

Unilad ^ | 31 July 2024 | Joe Yates

[DUMBGRUNT]

Canadian triathlete Tyler Mislawchuk was seen violently throwing up after swimming through the River Seine

...the Canadian - who finished in ninth place - was the only athlete to be seen throwing his guts up,

Olympic star vomits on live TV after being forced to swim race in polluted Paris river Updated 15:19 31 Jul 2024 GMT+1 Published 14:31 31 Jul 2024 GMT+1 Olympic star vomits on live TV after being forced to swim race in polluted Paris river Canadian triathlete Tyler Mislawchuk was seen violently throwing up after swimming through the River Seine Joe Yates Joe Yates

An Olympian was seen violently vomiting on live TV after he was forced to swim through the River Seine.

Canadian triathlete Tyler Mislawchuk had just crossed the finish line after swimming just shy of a mile in the river that runs through the heart of Paris, France.

The Olympic triathletes can be seen laying down after the gruelling race. (BBC/NBC) The Olympic triathletes can be seen laying down after the gruelling race. (BBC/NBC) For more than 100 years, swimming in the Seine has mostly been banned as people would be at risk of contracting diseases if they accidentally swallowed the polluted water - known for it's high levels of E.coli.

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But with France hosting their third Summer Olympics, and the first in 100 years, athletes who take part in the marathon swimming and triathlon events have been permitted to dip in the water for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Mislawchuk was one of a number of Olympians seen struggling after completing the triathlon which included a 1.5-km swim, 40km bike ride, and 10km run.

But the Canadian - who finished in ninth place - was the only athlete to be seen throwing his guts up, although it is no surprise with the poor water quality and temperatures soaring 86F in the French capital.

Canadian triathlete Tyler Mislawchuk violently threw up after the event. (BBC/NBC) Canadian triathlete Tyler Mislawchuk violently threw up after the event. (BBC/NBC) After the race, Mislawchuk told Canadian media: “I didn’t come here to come top 10 but I gave it everything I had.

“I went for it, I have no regrets - vomited 10 times.”

[rlmorel]

Heh, no, the closest I ever got to the Equator was Subic Bay, so I never had the "privilege" of becoming a Shellback!

I imagine they have watered it down so much these days that it is just stupid, but...I have always thought that there were many men who straightened their backs with pride at having become a Shellback...especially on their second crossing when they get to descend on the Pollywogs!

Hahaha...I'll bet nowadays they get Thai fish sauce as a main component of the "drink" they give in the ritual, and use it heavily. It tastes fine in small amounts in food, but taking a sniff from a bottle smells like the Olongapo River!

But I did get one of these:

A pale substitute indeed.

As for the Aussies? Reading the article, it sounded more like they were concerned the swimming leg would be dropped and that is probably a strong component for the Aussies, but they also probably didn't want an asterisk next to them if they win or place. I get that, and would probably insist upon it too. But I'll bet they also want to do it to show how tough they are, and weed out the "weak sisters"...:)

[DUMBGRUNT]

—”you’ll get there eventually.......LOL!”

If you do not starve to death from your terse style.

[Hot Tabasco]

If you do not starve to death from your terse style.

Your screen name is apropos..........LOL!

[cymbeline]

“Many years of rock and ice climbing where toilet paper is discouraged ... After a few days, you do not want to be too close because they stink!”

Are you saying there are bidets on rock climbing paths? What do the rock climbers do when they have a bowel movement?

Why don’t we have toilets that can do the bidet function?

[Cold_Red_Steel]

The polluted water will take a few hours to take effect.

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Unless he swallowed some.

[DUMBGRUNT]

—”Are you saying there are bidets on rock climbing paths?”

I have known some that hoisted a couch up the rock face.
Have heard of some dragging a stove up.
Why not a bidet? Guessing it has been done.

—”Why don’t we have toilets that can do the bidet function?

A readily available appliance, called a washlet.
I own one with all the options heated water/ dryer...
https://t.ly/XwilC

A friend has one with cold water was only $30.00.

[oldtech]

Wait until they have the Olympics in India & have to swim in the Ganges!