Alex Yee of Great Britain secured the gold medal in the men’s triathlon at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Wednesday, July 31 2024.
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The race was held a day later than scheduled due to concerns about pollution levels in the Seine River, which serves as the venue for the swimming portion of the event.
Water quality tests confirmed it was safe for swimming, allowing the men’s and women’s triathlon events to proceed as planned.
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On Tuesday, France’s Cassandre Beaugrand won the women’s race, while Yee dominated the men’s competition.
Yee, 26, who finished as the runner-up in the Tokyo 2020 triathlon, outpaced New Zealand’s Hayden Wilde to take the gold. France’s Leo Bergère earned the bronze medal.
The Seine River is also set to host the open water swimming events during the Paris Games.
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