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environment1 year ago•5 min saved

Uncertainty Looms Over Seine's Safety for Olympic Swimmers

With the Paris Olympics approaching, concerns remain about whether the Seine River will be clean enough for swimming events. Despite a €1.4 billion investment in infrastructure to improve water quality, recent tests have shown fluctuating E. coli levels. Heavy rain could still push contamination levels beyond safe limits, potentially altering event plans. While some improvements have been noted, the river's water quality remains uncertain.

via The Associated Press|

#environment #infrastructure #paris-olympics

sportsenvironment1 year ago•4 min saved

"Uncertainty Looms Over Seine's Cleanliness Ahead of Paris Olympics"

With the Paris Olympics approaching, concerns remain about whether the Seine River will be clean enough for swimming events. Despite a €1.4 billion investment in infrastructure to improve water quality, recent tests have shown fluctuating E. coli levels. Heavy rain could still push contamination levels beyond safe limits, potentially leading to event relocations. While some athletes and officials remain optimistic, the situation remains uncertain.

via NPR|

#infrastructure #paris-olympics #seine-river

health1 year ago•6 min saved

"Rising Heart Attacks in Young Adults: A 38-Year-Old's Story"

Matias Escobar, a healthy 38-year-old triathlete, suffered a sudden and severe heart attack during the New York City Triathlon, despite having no traditional risk factors. His case highlights a growing trend of young, seemingly healthy individuals experiencing unexpected cardiac events. Doctors are investigating potential overlooked risk factors, such as inflammation and past cholesterol levels, to better understand and prevent these incidents. Escobar has since recovered and is preparing for future races, emphasizing the importance of routine health checkups and awareness of heart disease risks.

via TODAY|

#health #health-risks #heart-attack

health-and-wellness1 year ago•3 min saved

"83-Year-Old Doctor-Triathlete Reveals 4 Key Diet Principles for Transforming Health in Your 40s"

83-year-old neurosurgeon and triathlete Joseph Maroon shares four key diet principles that have helped him transform his health and live a long, healthy life: following a Mediterranean-style diet, avoiding ultra-processed foods, steering clear of trans fatty acids, and consuming less sugar. These principles have not only helped him compete in triathlons but have also been linked to numerous health benefits, including lower risk of heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#diet #health-and-wellness #healthy-aging

health-and-wellness1 year ago•6 min saved

"Man Sheds 90 Pounds with Contrave and Mount Kilimanjaro"

Santiago Lopez struggled with his weight for years, reaching a high of 380 pounds and facing health issues and social limitations. After trying various diets, he found success with the weight-loss medication Mounjaro, losing 90 pounds in a year and a half. This transformation allowed him to complete a triathlon and improve his energy levels, motivating him to continue setting and achieving new fitness goals. Lopez emphasizes the importance of lifelong healthy habits and encourages others to focus on long-term health and wellness rather than rapid weight loss.

via TODAY|

#health-and-wellness #healthy-habits #medication

health-and-fitness1 year ago•4 min saved

"Longevity and Fitness Tips from an 83-Year-Old Triathlete Neurosurgeon"

83-year-old neurosurgeon and triathlete Dr. Joseph Maroon shares his journey from being unfit at 40 to competing in triathlons and practicing neurosurgery at 83. He emphasizes starting with a walk, incorporating resistance training and flexibility exercises, and addressing the balance in life as key tips for younger people to achieve fitness and longevity. Maroon's personal experience highlights the transformative power of exercise and balanced living in improving mental and physical health.

via Business Insider|

#exercise #fitness #health-and-fitness

health-and-fitness2 years ago•4 min saved

"Reshaping Minds: The Brain Benefits of Triathlon Training"

Endurance training, particularly in triathletes, has been found to reshape the brain, leading to both macrostructural and microstructural differences. Young endurance athletes showed less gray matter volume but higher myelination in certain tracts, suggesting faster processing speed, while older endurance athletes exhibited greater cortical thickness and higher myelination in specific tracts related to motor control and coordination. These changes may indicate improved brain function and processing speeds, highlighting the brain's adaptation to endurance training similar to the body.

via Triathlete|

#brain-health #endurance-training #health-and-fitness

inspirational-stories2 years ago•5 min saved

From Diagnosis to Triumph: Conquering 50 Marathons Despite ALS

After being diagnosed with ALS, Andrea Lytle Peet embarked on a journey to live life to the fullest. Despite the challenges posed by the disease, she completed 50 marathons and found solace in the support of her family and the joy of participating in triathlons. The experience ignited a spark within her to inspire others and contribute to ALS research, reminding her of the power of love and the resilience of the human spirit.

via The Daily Beast|

#als #family #inspirational-stories

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"The Amazing Race Loses Season 16 Contestant Jody Kelly at 85"

Jody Kelly, a contestant on the 16th season of "The Amazing Race" at the age of 71, has passed away at 85 while attending a Spanish language immersion camp in Minnesota. Kelly, a former English professor and author, continued her interest in health and fitness after retiring and competed in triathlons and other athletic events. She survived breast cancer in 2018 and was involved in breast cancer survivor organizations. Kelly is survived by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

via Deadline|

#entertainment #health-and-fitness #jody-kelly

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Death at Wisconsin Ironman Triathlon

A 51-year-old man from Madison died after suffering a medical event during the bike portion of the Ironman triathlon in Cross Plains, Wisconsin. Immediate medical attention was provided, but he was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

via WISN Milwaukee|

#athlete #ironman #medical-event

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Fatality at Ironman Wisconsin Triathlon

A competitor participating in the Ironman Wisconsin triathlon fell ill during the bike portion and later died at a local hospital. The 51-year-old man from Madison, Wisconsin, suffered a medical event in Cross Plains. Ironman Wisconsin expressed condolences to the athlete's family and thanked event personnel and first responders for their support. This incident follows the deaths of two athletes in 2019 during the swim portion of the Ironman 70.3 Wisconsin triathlon.

via NBC News|

#athlete-death #condolences #ironman-wisconsin

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Triathlete Taylor Knibb secures spot on U.S. Olympic team for Paris 2024

Taylor Knibb secures her spot on the U.S. Olympic team for the 2024 Paris Games with a fifth-place finish at the Paris test event triathlon, becoming the first American to automatically qualify. Knibb's impressive performance included a strong run split, beating out fellow American athletes. While she has earned her spot, the American team still needs to secure country slots at the end of the Olympic Qualification period.

via Triathlete|

#paris-2024 #qualification #sports

health2 years ago•1 min saved

"Water Quality Crisis: Triathlon Competitors Sickened in UK Event"

At least 57 participants in the UK leg of the World Triathlon Championship Series fell ill with symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting after swimming in the sea off Roker beach in Sunderland. Routine tests conducted prior to the event revealed high levels of E coli in the water, prompting an investigation by the UK Health Security Agency. British Triathlon claims that the tests were conducted outside the competition area and that their own tests met the required standard. Participants and health officials are calling for the event to have been canceled, while local water company Northumbrian Water denies any recent sewage discharges that could have affected water quality.

via Al Jazeera English|

#e-coli #health #health-investigation

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Collision at Ironman Triathlon in Germany Leaves One Dead and One Injured

A motorcycle rider died and a triathlete was seriously injured after a collision at the Ironman European Championship in Hamburg, Germany. The incident occurred at the 36-kilometer mark of the bike route when a credentialled motorcycle collided with a competitor while traveling on the course in the opposite oncoming lane. An event photographer, who was also riding on the motorcycle, was injured and has since been released from hospital. The race was interrupted after the collision and resumed later on. A police investigation is ongoing.

via CNN|

#collision #hamburg #ironman

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Collision Claims Life of Motorcycle Rider and Injures Cyclist at Ironman Hamburg Triathlon

A motorcycle rider carrying a camera operator died after colliding head-on with a cyclist during the Ironman European championship in Hamburg. The accident occurred at a narrow part of the race where both lanes were being used by competitors and accompanying vehicles. The triathlete suffered severe injuries while the camera operator was in shock and was also taken to hospital for treatment. The race was interrupted but resumed a little later.

via Reuters|

#collision #hamburg #ironman