AP PHOTOS: Triathlon kicks off another day of competition at the Paris Games. Here's a look at Day 5

France's Jade Gillet and Emily Hallifax warms up prior to the women's synchronised 10m platform diving final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France.

France's Jade Gillet and Emily Hallifax warms up prior to the women's synchronised 10m platform diving final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Jin Lee Man)


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PARIS — After days of delays and uncertainty over water-quality concerns for the Seine River, the triathlon was given the go-ahead and kicked off another day of competition.

Cassandre Beaugrand of France won the women's triathlon and Alex Yee of Britain took home gold in the men's competition. In other news, gymnast-turned-shooter Adriana Ruano won Guatemala's first Olympic gold medal. Defending champion Germany led qualifying for equestrian team dressage final.

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