This led to the mens race being postponed on Tuesday.

The mens race is now due to take place at 10.45 a.m. local time.

Athletes compete in the swimming race in the Seine during the women’s individual triathlon on July 31

Athletes compete in the swimming race in the Seine during the women’s individual triathlon on July 31Getty Images

A general view as The Horsewoman crosses the Iena Bridge to the Place du Trocadero, as Flags of Competing Nations are presented, as the Olympic Rings are seen on the Eiffel Tower during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France.