superman7515
July 28th, 2016, 06:23 AM
http://www.news.com.au/sport/olympics/rio-2016-olympic-athletes-told-to-keep-your-mouth-closed-when-in-contaminated-water/news-story/45e6ae4643f4dbd4001281f669b898c1
IF OLYMPIC athletes’ tolerance levels were not being pushed to the limit already, they’ve now been told to keep their mouths closed.
On top of concerns over substandard Olympic village accommodation (http://www.news.com.au/sport/olympics/olympic-village-slammed-again-as-belarusians-post-images-of-squalor-just-days-before-games/news-story/df0cce29f4d5a893178e8cc5526b8099), athletes have been warned that Rio’s aquatic sites remain contaminated.
Government and Olympic officials admit efforts to treat sewage and clear garbage from Guanabara Bay and the city’s beaches have been insufficient, prompting warnings from health experts.
The bay will host the sailing and windsurfing events at next month’s Olympics.
Scientists say the waters are filled with a host of pathogens and viruses with recent tests showing it is more contaminated than first thought, The New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/27/world/americas/brazil-rio-water-olympics.html?_r=0)reported.
One doctor told The Times that athletes will “literally be swimming in human crap”.
Paediatrician Daniel Becker also warned they were at risk of getting sick from microorganisms and toxins in the water.
Health experts have advised competitors to keep their mouths shut...
IF OLYMPIC athletes’ tolerance levels were not being pushed to the limit already, they’ve now been told to keep their mouths closed.
On top of concerns over substandard Olympic village accommodation (http://www.news.com.au/sport/olympics/olympic-village-slammed-again-as-belarusians-post-images-of-squalor-just-days-before-games/news-story/df0cce29f4d5a893178e8cc5526b8099), athletes have been warned that Rio’s aquatic sites remain contaminated.
Government and Olympic officials admit efforts to treat sewage and clear garbage from Guanabara Bay and the city’s beaches have been insufficient, prompting warnings from health experts.
The bay will host the sailing and windsurfing events at next month’s Olympics.
Scientists say the waters are filled with a host of pathogens and viruses with recent tests showing it is more contaminated than first thought, The New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/27/world/americas/brazil-rio-water-olympics.html?_r=0)reported.
One doctor told The Times that athletes will “literally be swimming in human crap”.
Paediatrician Daniel Becker also warned they were at risk of getting sick from microorganisms and toxins in the water.
Health experts have advised competitors to keep their mouths shut...