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From Waterborne's blog: Swimming with Bacteria: Water Quality Concerns at the 2024 Paris Olympics "The world is abuzz with the upcoming Summer hashtag #Olympic and hashtag #Paralympic Games, set to begin in Paris, France, on July 26th with a spectacular hashtag #Seine River-based opening ceremony. The Seine is expected to be a major player in this year’s Olympics as it will also host three swimming events such as the swimming portion of the triathlon. In fact, the sustainable aspect of using the Seine for events was a key component of Paris’s Olympic bid. Yet despite spending $1.5 billion on cleaning up the river just to make it swimmable after more than a century’s ban, tests in the last week have shown unsafe levels of E. coli and enterococci bacteria still in the water."  Read our full Waterborne blog post, here: https://lnkd.in/eU6fttHx #waterquality #environmentalscience #stormwater

Did you hear the news about the potential cancellation of the Paris Olympic triathlon swimming leg? It turns out that the River Seine might be filled with a level of E Coli that is too hazardous to allow athletes to swim in it! This acts as a stark reminder of the various challenges we continue to face in our waterways. Fortunately, solutions like CSignum's EM-1 offer hope for better monitoring and management of water quality in rivers and inland waterways. Our ground-breaking technology – utilising electromagnetic field signalling – revolutionises data transmission, overcoming the barrier between air and water and enabling seamless, cable-free communication in previously inaccessible areas. Let's prioritise advancements in technology to protect our precious water resources, as well as ensure the safety and success of major sporting events! https://lnkd.in/dzBJjENY #olympictriathlon #seinewaterquality #waterqualitymonitoring

#Data | The lack of “World Records” set in the Paris swimming pools in the 2024 Olympics has become a hotly debated issue. Many are pointing out the “shallow depth” of the pools in this Olympics. For instance, Shane Keating, an associate professor at UNSW Sydney, has argued that when swimmers dive into a pool, some of the waves they create will travel downward and bounce off the bottom and create turbulence, which could slow down swimmers. So, in theory, a shallower pool means more waves bouncing back to the surface creating more turbulence. While records have not tumbled down this Olympics season, a holistic analysis of the medallists in 2024 compared with the previous five #Olympics shows the finishing times have not drastically slowed down. In many events, new Olympic Records have been set. - Nitika Francis and Vignesh Radhakrishan ✍ Read here: https://newsth.live/EJYyg6

🏃♀️ World Records in Sprinting, Jumping, and Swimming 🏃♀️ With the upcoming Olympics in Paris just around the corner, I found this graphic very interesting. It looks at the continued progression of sprinting, swimming, and jumping world records. Notable highlights: Sprinting: Usain Bolt's legendary 100m and 200m records set in 2009. Swimming: Zhanle Pan's remarkable 1000m pool record achieved in 2024. Jumping: Javier Sotomayor's enduring high jump record from 1993 and Mike Powell's long jump feat from 1991. It is fascinating that some records have stood for 33 years, while others have been broken in the last 6 months! As we gear up for the Paris Olympics, I'm curious how much further we can push the human body in the pursuit of greatness. Perhaps we'll see some records broken this year! Credit here to the original Reddit poster who brought this to my attention. (This is a great subreddit if you are interested in data by the way) https://lnkd.in/g28Gh8uk #Olympics2024 #Paris2024 #Athletics #HumanPerformance #SportsScience #Innovation #SportsData

🌟 The Road to Paris 2024: The Significance of the Australian Swimming Trials 🌟 The Australian swimming trials take centre stage next week as we approach the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, serving as the ultimate proving ground for our Agency X swimmers. These trials are not just a series of races but the gateway to Olympic dreams and the culmination of years of relentless training, dedication, and sacrifice. 🏊♂️ Why the Trials Matter: The Australian swimming trials are the decisive moment where the nation’s top swimmers compete for their place on the Olympic team. Success here means securing a spot on the world’s most prestigious sporting stage, representing Australia with pride and excellence. 💪 High Stakes, Higher Rewards: Every race is a testament to the athletes' hard work, with the trials being fiercely competitive. The pressure is immense, as only the best of the best make it through. It's not just about speed but mental toughness, strategic prowess, and the ability to perform under unparalleled scrutiny. Support Our Athletes: As we cheer for our swimmers, let's recognise their incredible journey to reach this point. Their success at the trials is a testament to their hard work and the support of coaches, families, and fans. 🌍 Looking Ahead to Paris 2024: The Australian swimming trials are a critical step on the road to Paris 2024. The performances we witness here will set the stage for what promises to be an exhilarating and historic Olympic Games. We're excited to rally behind our athletes and celebrate their remarkable achievements as they strive to make Australia proud on the global stage! 🥇 #SwimmingTrials #Paris2024 #TeamAustralia #OlympicDreams #Inspiration #Dedication #Excellence #agencyx #agencyxtalent

𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐰𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬? 🏊♂️🕒 As the Paris Olympics comes to a close, let’s take a look back at a hot topic - swimming in the Seine. 🤑 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧-𝐔𝐩 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬:  France spent €1.4 billion to restore water quality, making legal swimming possible for the first time since 1923. 🤔 𝐄. 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐢 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞:  Recent data shows E. coli levels at 852 CFU/100mL, just below the World Triathlon Federation's limit of 900 CFU/100mL. 👷♀️ 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬: Paris has introduced solutions like the Austerlitz underground tank to manage stormwater and cut pollution. ☠ 𝐎𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬: Heavy rainfall still poses a risk, spiking E. coli levels and raising safety concerns. Several athletes who competed in the Seine over the weekend reportedly fell ill. Should the French government have taken stronger measures to improve the river’s quality, or would it have been safer to move outdoor swimming to the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium? 🤔 💧

Water Quality Update from the Men's Marathon Swimming Event The numbers that everyone had been waiting for today ! We received the water quality results from the samples collected during the Men's Marathon Swimming Event. Here's what we found: Planktonic count (E.coli/100 mL): 7:30 AM: 243; 8:30 AM: 496; 9:00 AM: 371; 9:30 AM: 496. All of these readings were below the World Triathlon safety threshold of 1000 E.coli/100 mL. However, when looking at the comprehensive counts, the story changes. The readings were (E.coli/100 mL): 867, 4132, 1338, 650. Two samples out of four, midway through the event, exceeded the safety threshold, with a peak of contamination occurring shortly after the start. These results placed the swimmers, again, in a risk-prone "gray zone," the highest comprehensive count readings being up to 4X the World Triathlon threshold. Huge congratulations to the athletes who competed today under marginal water quality conditions! Let's all hope for a safe and healthy outcome for everyone involved. To stay informed on all the 2024 Olympics water quality data, visit our Open Data Initiative page at https://lnkd.in/eXKk24fd 💪🌍 #MarathonSwimming #WaterQuality #WaterSafety #Olympics

Russian lawmaker lauds Russian swimmers’ results at World Swimming Championship Russian swimmer won ten medals, including six gold and four silver ones MOSCOW, December 15/ Russian swimmers have demonstrated a brilliant result at the 2024 World Aquatics World Championship (25m) in Hungary, a Russian lawmaker told TASS. Russian swimmers won ten medals, including six gold and four silver ones. "This is a brilliant result. Our swimmers also set a lot of records. We fanned for them and supported them. These results will be a good example for other sports," Dmitry Svishchev, a member of the physical culture and sports committee of the Russian State Duma, or lower house of parliament, said. 2024 World Aquatics Championship (25m) A total of 27 Russian swimmers have been granted neutral status to participate in the 2024 World Aquatics Championship (25m), which is taking place in Budapest, Hungary, on December 10-15. According to the competition’s official website, "Swimmers from around 200 nations will compete in 45 events over six days of action. The World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m) features an impressive $2.025 million prize purse and a $25,000 bonus for any World Record set at the Championships." In March 2023, World Aquatics (known as FINA until December 2022) decided to bar Russia and Belarus from participating in any future FINA-sanctioned international swimming events. Before the World Aquatics ruling in March 2023, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) issued recommendations on February 28, 2022, advising international sports federations to exclude athletes from Russia and Belarus from participating in international tournaments. #business #finance #financialservices

How expensive can swimming be…? Swimming in the Seine has been banned for over a century because the water quality was about as appealing as…a soggy baguette!   But Paris made a bold move! Paris splashed out 1.4 billion € to clean up the river for the Olympics! Yep – the triathlon and marathon swimming events will take place right in the once-dodgy Seine! The secret weapon? A colossal tank the size of 20 Olympic swimming pools! This bad boy gobbles up (most of) the dirty water that usually goes gurgling into the river after a heavy rain, keeping the Seine from turning into a giant, murky soup. Now, here's the kicker: The recent rainfalls during and after the Olympic Games opening ceremony pushed the system and caused a spike of coliform bacteria. This caused the recent postponement of the triathlon events! So, while significant efforts have been made to improve water quality, there is still a possibility that the Seine may not be completely clean for swimming. 

💧 Whenever water is discussed in the media, its often referred to in volumetic terms by comparing it to "Olympic Swimming Pools". But does that really make it easier for everyone? Have you ever even seen an olympic swimming pool? I havent! 🏊♀️ I hope everyone is enjoying the games and I thought it was a good time to put down some fun facts so next time you hear about how many olympic swimming pools were involved in a water story - maybe you have a chance of visualising the amount of water. Firstly - all olympic swimming pools are not created equally. Sure they are the same length and width, but can be anywhere between 2m and 3m deep. 2m if the pool is just used for swimming, but where the pool is to be used for other events, its often made 3m deep. 🤽♀️ 📏 So the dimensions for your normal, run-of-the-mill olympic swimming pool are: 50m long x 25m wide x 2m deep. To get the volume of water then, its 50m x 25m x 2m = This comes to 2,500 cubic metres. Since a cubic metre of water conveniently weighs 1 tonne. This can also be visualised as being 2,500 tonnes of water. ⚖ 🕵♂️ Some more context: The average person in the UK uses 142 litres of water per day. Making the average household consume around 3.5 cubic meters per week. So if you had your own olympic swimming pool's worth of water, it would keep your house going for over 13 years. 💙 #water #funfacts #olympicgames photo by: Sandro Halank