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Athletes at Rio Olympics to compete in 'basically raw sewage', study reveals



TomandJerry

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Oct 1, 2013
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Athletes in next year’s Summer*Olympicswill be swimming and boating in waters so contaminated with human feces that they risk becoming violently ill and unable to compete in the games, an Associated Press investigation has found.

An AP analysis of water quality revealed dangerously high levels of viruses and bacteria from human sewage in Olympic and Paralympic venues – results that alarmed international experts and dismayed competitors training in Rio, some of whom have already fallen ill with fevers, vomiting and diarrhea.

As a result, Olympic athletes are almost certain to come into contact with disease-causing viruses that in some tests measured up to 1.7m times the level of what would be considered hazardous on a Southern California beach.

Kristina Mena, a US expert in risk assessment for waterborne viruses, examined the AP data and estimated that international athletes at all water venues would have a 99% chance of infection if they ingested just three teaspoons of water – though whether a person will fall ill depends on immunity and other factors.

Besides swimmers, athletes in sailing, canoeing and to a lesser degree rowing often get drenched when competing, and breathe in mist as well. Viruses can enter the body through the mouth, eyes, any orifice, or even a small cut.


Talk about being neck deep in shit :lolol:
 


Bry Nylon

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Jul 21, 2003
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Based on what has been unearthed in the Triple Jump pit, the requirement for this event will now be a plop, a shit and a dump.
 


Bry Nylon

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Expect to see the world record for the 100 metre sprint smashed - made even more remarkable that most of the competitors will be canoeists with their wet suits around their ankles.
 



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