Just Days Before Olympics, Tokyo’s Outdoor Swimming Venue Stinks
- Bay is the venue for the triathlons and swimming marathon
- Scientist, councilor raise concerns about levels of bacteria
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In less than two weeks, Olympic swimmers will dive into Tokyo Bay to compete in the triathlon. For residents who live near the shore, that’s an unappealing thought because, despite months of efforts to clean up the water, the bay stinks.
Known for its shoreline of gleaming skyscrapers and iconic Rainbow Bridge, the “futuristic landscape” was selected “at the strong request of international sporting organizations,” according to the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee. But in the run-up to the games, problems began to emerge.