COVID-19 Disrupts Paris Olympics: Athletes Withdraw and Mask Up

Three years after the Tokyo Olympics were held with strict precautions and without fans due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the virus has now caused athletes to withdraw from events and others to don masks again at the Paris Games.

Several athletes have tested positive, including Australian swimmer Lani Pallister, who was a medal prospect in the women’s 1,500 metres freestyle but has been forced to withdraw from the event. Pallister has been advised to isolate her room.

A team spokeswoman stated that the decision was made to conserve Pallister’s energy for the 4x200m freestyle relay, which starts on Thursday.

British swimmer Adam Peaty tested positive a day after narrowly missing out on the 100 metres breaststroke gold, sharing silver with American Nic Fink.

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