The State of Olympic Swimming in Paris

The safety of swimming in the Seine River in Paris was a hot topic during the podcast. Despite efforts and significant funds spent on cleaning it up, the river was still deemed unsafe for swimming due to high E. coli levels, leading to the postponement of the triathlon events. However, it was eventually declared compliant enough for athletes to compete, raising concerns about the health risks involved. The humorous commentary highlighted that if swimmers had to contend with the river's less-than-ideal conditions, at least they could take solace in the notion that any unpleasant experiences could be attributed to elevated culinary waste from French cuisine.