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Olympic Swimmers Are Guzzling Coke to Fight Bacteria in Poop-Filled Seine River

‘QUASI-BLEACH’

Any dentist would be appalled to hear their sugary solution.

Josephine Walker

Josephine Walker

Breaking News Intern

Published Aug. 7 2024 2:48PM EDT

Athletes compete in the swimming race in the Seine during the women's individual triathlon at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Pont Alexandre III on July 31, 2024 in Paris, France. — Martin Bureau - Pool/Getty Images

Josephine Walker

Josephine Walker

Breaking News Intern

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