The men's triathlon competition at the Olympics, initially scheduled for Tuesday, has been postponed to Wednesday due to unhealthy pollution level in the River Seine, News.Az reports citing the International Triathlon Union (World Triathlon).

Olympic organizers canceled a second day of triathlon training in the River Seine, scheduled for Monday, following weekend downpours in Paris that polluted the waterway.

A practice swim of triathlon athletes scheduled for Sunday has been canceled because of poor water quality in the Seine, the press service of the Olympic Games organizing committee said, News.Az reports citing TASS.