Several athletes have tested positive, including Australian swimmer Lani Pallister who was a medal hope in the women’s 1,500 metres freestyle but had to withdraw from the event
were held amid strict precautions and with no fans because of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the virus has forced athletes to withdraw from events and has others donning masks once again at the Paris Games.
British swimmer Adam Peaty tested positive a day after he narrowly missed out on 100 metres breaststroke gold, sharing silver with American Nic Fink. Peaty, who said he woke up feeling unwell on the morning of Sunday’s race, is hoping to compete in relays later this week. “Adam’s okay, he’s not dying. He’s alright, just a bit of a cold. We’ll avoid it as best we can. We’re here to race. If we get a little bit ill whilst we’re racing we’ll keep racing. It’s how we do it.”
The Tokyo Olympics were delayed a year due to COVID-19 while the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics were held under strict precautions, making Paris the first post-pandemic Olympics. There are no strict protocols or restrictions around COVID-19 in Paris.
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