The triathletes have taken the plunge at the Olympics and gone for a swim in the dirty Seine.

Apparently it's not dirty. The tournament organisers declared the water safe to swim in, so both the men's and women's races went ahead tonight.

TVNZ sports reporter Guy Heveldt spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave live from the streets of Paris as it all unfolded.

LISTEN ABOVE

The triathletes have taken the plunge at the Olympics and gone for a swim in the dirty Seine.
Apparently it's not dirty. The tournament organisers declared the water safe to swim in, so both the men's and women's races went ahead tonight.
TVNZ sports reporter Guy Heveldt spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave live from the streets of Paris as it all unfolded.
LISTEN ABOVE

D'Arcy Waldegrave lives and breathes sport. He loves motorsport and revels in the torment of being a Warriors and Black Caps fan. Whatever the sport, big or small, he’s got a view. His non-stop enthusiasm sees him battle it out with a diverse selection of armchair commentators resulting in a sometimes explosive, but always compelling show weeknights 7pm-8pm on Newstalk ZB.

D'Arcy Waldegrave lives and breathes sport. He loves motorsport and revels in the torment of being a Warriors and Black Caps fan. Whatever the sport, big or small, he’s got a view.

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