- Moesha Johnson shared her thoughts on competing in the River Seine
- She mentioned she plans to drink a can of Coca-Cola after her swim
- The men’s triathlon has been postponed due to pollution issues
Moesha Johnson has explained how a simple can of Coca-Cola helps ease her health worries about swimming in the polluted River Seine.
The men’s triathlon was postponed on Tuesday due to concerns regarding the river’s water quality after a $1.5 billion cleaning initiative.
It remains uncertain whether athletes will consent to swim in the river amidst various health concerns, but Australia’s Johnson has a strategy to tackle any potential issues.
‘The urban legend about Coca-Cola has merit; we often consume it afterward to help flush out anything from our systems,’ she shared.
‘I utilize it in my professional practice.
‘I simply comply with the guidance of medical professionals around me.’
In this regard, Johnson stated she will heed the advice of experts regarding the safety of swimming the 10km course in the River Seine next week.
She also mentioned that she is keeping an eye on the river’s current pace.
Moesha Johnson has shared her drink of choice after swimming in the River Seine
Concerns about the safety of swimming in the polluted river in Paris
Australian triathlete Johnson is committed to adhering to expert advice
‘We have prepared, and I trust that the organizers will make a decision that is suitable for the athletes,’ she remarked.
Training swims for the triathletes were canceled on Sunday and Monday, resulting in rescheduling the men’s race from Tuesday at 8am local time to Wednesday at 10:45am. The women’s race will proceed as planned on Wednesday at 8am.
A statement from World Triathlon indicated that Friday is a contingency day if either or both races cannot occur: ‘Tests conducted in the Seine today showed water quality still does not meet the necessary standards to allow the event to proceed. Although there has been an improvement in water quality levels, readings at several points along the swim course continue to exceed acceptable limits.’
Additionally, weather predictions include rain and possible storms from Tuesday night through Thursday, which typically increase bacteria levels in the Seine. Previous tests conducted in June indicated unsafe levels of E. coli, a sign of fecal contamination and potential pathogens.
As per World Triathlon Federation standards, E. coli levels beyond 900 colony-forming units per 100 milliliters are deemed unsafe.
