Triathlon

2024 - 7 - 31

Triathlon Triumphs and Tribulations: From E.Coli to Gold Medals!

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Catch the highs and lows of the triathlons at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where thrilling victories met unexpected challenges—who knew rivers could be so dramatic?

The Paris 2024 Olympics has already seen its fair share of thrills, especially in the triathlon events that unfolded along the picturesque banks of the River Seine. The atmosphere was electric as French athlete Cassandre Beaugrand made her home crowd proud by clinching the gold medal in the women’s triathlon. The race was not just a test of speed and endurance, but also of resilience as athletes navigated through the unexpected challenge of polluted waters caused by high bacterial levels. After some nail-biting adjustments, races proceeded as planned, highlighting the determination of competitors to fight for glory.

Beth Potter, representing Team GB, also had her moment of glory. She raced her way to an incredible bronze medal finish. The UK athlete showcased not only her commendable skills but also the spirit of sportsmanship that permeated throughout the Olympic Games. Despite the chaos, which included multiple crashes during the cycling section—proving that even the fittest athletes have their off days—the women's race turned out to be a spectacle that neither spectators nor participants would forget any time soon.

Amid cheers and gasps, Beaugrand demonstrated tenacity and finesse by executing a perfectly-timed breakaway during the final lap, ultimately sealing her victory. This impressive win added an exhilarating chapter to her athlete's repertoire, as she led from the front and delighted local fans who had flocked to the Seine to watch the unfolding drama. Not to be overlooked, the competition was notably intense, setting the stage for a vibrant display of athletic prowess under pressure.

As the dust settles on the triathlons, interesting facts reveal that the Seine's bacteria scare was a reminder of the delicate balance between nature and major sporting events. Additionally, this year marks the first time in history the women’s triathlon was given such an electrifying spotlight during the opening ceremonies of the Olympics. It's clear that the Paris 2024 Olympics will not be short of unforgettable moments, with athletes rising to the occasion amidst challenges that put their training to the ultimate test. Be sure to keep an eye on the remaining events as these splendid athletes continue to make history!

Olympics LIVE: Watch Triathlon - TV stream, results, medals & latest ... (BBC Sport)

Watch BBC One's Olympics coverage at top of page, plus use 'Watch & listen' tab for second TV stream (UK only). Potter wins bronze medal for Team GB in ...

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Paris 2024 triathlon: All results, as Cassandre Beaugrand wins ... (Olympics)

The French athlete broke from the front in the final lap to claim a thrilling victory in front of an adoring French crowd.

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Olympics Triathlon Competition Postponed Due to Polluted Seine (Variety)

After being postponed due to bacterial pollution in the Seine river, the Olympics's triathlon swimming races are going ahead today.

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France's Beaugrand wins gold medal in women's triathlon at Paris ... (FRANCE 24)

French triathlete Cassandre Beaugrand on Wednesday won a gold medal after a swim in the River Seine that began after tests confirmed the water quality was ...

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Olympic triathlon chaos continues with multiple crashes causing ... (Daily Mail)

The women's Olympic triathlon saw chaotic scenes with multiple crashes during the cycling section of the event in Paris.

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Britain third as Cassandre Beaugrand takes impressive gold in ... (220 Triathlon)

Cassandre Beaugrand executed a perfectly-timed breakaway midway through the final run lap to take gold for France in the women's Olympic triathlon event in ...

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Olympic triathlon goes ahead after officials give the green light over ... (CNN)

The triathlon competitions are up and running in Paris on Wednesday after concerns over water quality in the River Seine caused the men's race to be ...

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Olympics triathlon live: Latest Paris 2024 updates as Beth Potter and ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

The reputation of triathletes is that they are not the best bike handlers and these tricky conditions are backing that up, I am afraid. Some of them have been ...

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Olympic Games Triathlon results: Brilliant Beaugrand strikes gold to ... (Tri247.com)

French favourite Cassandre Beaugrand produced a masterclass as she won a brutal women's race ahead of Julie Derron and Beth Potter.

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Olympics Triathlon Goes Ahead In River Seine After E.Coli Cliffhanger (Deadline)

Olympic triathlon events got underway in Paris on Thursday morning after levels of bacteria in the River Seine fell to low enough levels.

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France's Cassandre Beaugrand wins women's triathlon gold to ... (The Guardian)

Cassandre Beaugrand claimed gold for France in the women's triathlon to delight the home crowds watching along the Seine as Great Britain's Beth Potter took ...

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France's Beaugrand wins triathlon gold after Seine passes water ... (Reuters)

France's Cassandre Beaugrand won gold in the women's triathlon at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, cheered on by a delighted crowd as the hosts' gamble to ...

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Watch: Paris Olympics triathlon goes ahead as Seine water quality ... (The Independent)

Watch as spectators lined the banks of the River Seine as the Paris Olympics triathlon races were given the go-ahead on Wednesday, 31 July, after the water ...

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Olympics 2024: Team GB's Beth Potter claims triathlon bronze - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

Team GB's Beth Potter claimed a thrilling bronze in the women's triathlon on Wednesday, with France's Cassandre Beaugrand taking gold.

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Olympics 2024 LIVE! Men's triathlon after Team GB bronze in ... (Evening Standard)

The 2024 Paris Games sees a busy start to day five as both the women's and delayed men's triathlons kick off the action as organisers gave the River Seine the ...

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Beth Potter's brave sport switch rewarded with Olympic triathlon medal (The Independent)

Eight years ago, Potter finished 38th in the women's 10000m on the track at the Rio Olympics but changing sports to triathlon has paid dividends.

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Olympics 2024: Team GB's Alex Yee wins men's triathlon gold - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

Alex Yee produced a last-gasp gold medal in the men's triathlon on Wednesday with a sensational sprint finish, while Beth Potter claimed bronze in the ...

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Alex Yee claims stunning gold medal in men's individual triathlon (Athletics Weekly)

Yee was around 12 seconds back to Hayden Wilde with around a couple of kilometres to go but started to eat into that lead and then overtook the New Zealander ...

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Paris 2024 triathlon: All results as Great Britain's Alex Yee storms ... (Olympic Channel)

The Brit looked to have been beaten to gold by New Zealand's Hayden Wilde but a last-gasp turn of pace saw him claim gold in the final metres.

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Alex Yee wins gold in men's triathlon with stunning late victory (Sky News)

Three years ago at the Tokyo Olympics, Alex Yee won a silver medal in the individual Olympic triathlon and headed into this summer's games in Paris as one ...

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Alex Yee delivers thrilling late surge to gold for GB in Olympic men's ... (The Guardian)

Alex Yee produced a stunning finish to deny New Zealand's Hayden Wilde in the final kilometre of the men's triathlon at the Paris Olympics.

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Alex Yee blows away competition with incredible gold in men's ... (220 Triathlon)

Britain's Alex Yee pulled out an insane sprint at the end of the run leg to beat New Zealand's Hayden Wilde to gold in the men's Olympic triathlon.

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Alex Yee wins Olympic triathlon gold after sensational comeback in ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Great Britain and Northern Ireland triathlete Alex Yee was among the favourites to win gold in Paris as the men's event eventually got underway after the ...

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The Brownlee moment that inspired Alex Yee to Olympic triathlon ... (The Independent)

Alex Yee won a dramatic Olympic gold in the men's triathlon after encouragement from his childhood idol on the side of the road.

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Olympic Games Triathlon results: Full finishing order and times for ... (Tri247.com)

It's time to look at the full finishing order from Wednesday's race – including the man who was dethroned as Olympic champion, 2021 Tokyo hero Kristian ...

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Olympic Games Triathlon results: Full finishing order and times for ... (Tri247.com)

The women's individual race at Paris 2024 provide an intoxicating spectacle in France early on Wednesday as French favourite Cassandre Beaugrand roared to a ...

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Sam Dickinson: The man who raced the triathlon planning not to finish (Largs and Millport Weekly News)

York's Sam Dickinson celebrated Alex Yee's gold medal like he'd won one himself - and he certainly played his part. Yee upgraded his Tokyo triathlon silver ...

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Alex Yee wins outstanding Olympic triathlon gold for Team GB (Runner's World (UK))

Despite Seine-related scares, Yee triumphed in the men's individual triathlon, while fellow Brit Beth Potter bagged bronze in the women's event.

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