FEARS are growing that the team triathlon could be cancelled at the Paris Olympics.
This is down to the quality of the water on the River Seine after it dropped below the required standard.
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The quality of the water has been a constant issue as it caused delays to the triathlon that Alex Yee won gold in.
The levels dropped after heavy rain at the end of last week after previously been clean enough to swim in.
The Olympic organisers made the decision to cancel the event for a second day in a row after a practice session.
It had been thought that the condition would have improved by today.
But by 7am, they had not done so by enough to allow the practice swim.
Last week the men’s triathlon was postponed by a day due to the water quality being poor.
The heavy rain in Paris has increased E coli levels and other bacteria in the river.
The hot weather has helped lower the bacteria levels, and the temperature is expected to hit 25C later today.
More to follow…
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Fans of the restaurant chain were delighted by the news of the cups' return, with many sharing their excitement on social media</p><p>"I'M SO EXCITED!!! The nostalgia of rolling the rim is unmatched," one enthusiastic Instagram user exclaimed in the comments section of the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DFnI7aORny3/" target="_blank">announcement post</a>.</p><p>"I've never felt so heard, Tim's," someone else wrote. </p><p>"This made my year," another chimed in.</p><p>Over on X, reactions were similar as folks celebrated the news.</p><blockquote class="rm-embed twitter-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1886784000326349071">
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<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p>Tim Hortons, which launched the Roll Up The Rim campaign back in 1986, says the idea to bring back the classic cups after they were switched to a digital-only option in 2020 came from the success of the brand's 60th anniversary in 2024. However, it appears the cups are only back for a limited time, and supplies won't last.</p><p>"Guests loved celebrating the 60th anniversary of Tim Hortons with us last year and it inspired us to bring back some classic Roll Up cups this year for a limited time – get them while you can as we expect they'll go fast!" said Hope Bagozzi, Tim Hortons Chief Marketing Officer in a <a href="https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/roll-up-cups-are-back-starting-feb-24-play-tim-hortons-roll-up-to-win-on-the-tims-app-and-while-supplies-last-on-our-hot-beverage-cups--802539441.html" target="_blank">Monday press release</a>.</p><p>For those who prefer to use the app, Tims Rewards members will get a digital roll with every eligible purchase of a hot or cold beverage, breakfast sandwich, wrap, or meal item. Bonus rolls can be earned by using a reusable cup, buying Tims At Home products, or signing up for a Tim Mastercard.</p><p>As for prizes? This year's lineup includes electric Volkswagen vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, seven-night vacation getaways, TVs, smartphones, gift cards, free coffee and donuts, and more.</p>
