The Seine has been deemed OK for
swimming but Italy's open-water swimmers have opted not to face
possible contamination and are instead completing their training
in a swimming pool at the Paris Olympics.
"We trust the organisers but it's better to avoid the risk of
contamination", said open water coach and former champ Stefano
Rubaudo.
Swimmers Giulia Gabbrielleschi, Ginevra Taddeucci, Domenico
Acerenza and star Gregorio Paltrinieri are putting the final
touches to their preparation in an Olympic pool.
Rubuado added: "the water has no taste or smell but the currents
are very strong".
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