Sharon van Rouwendaal Triumphs in Seine River

Sharon van Rouwendaal of the Netherlands won the women's 10-kilometer open water swimming at the Paris Olympics, besting Moesha Johnson of Australia. Despite safety concerns and fluctuating bacteria levels, the event proceeded in the Seine River. Van Rouwendaal, a seasoned champion, added another gold to her collection.

Despite safety concerns about the Seine River, Sharon van Rouwendaal from the Netherlands clinched gold in the 10-kilometer open water swimming event at the Paris Olympics.

Moesha Johnson of Australia led for most of the race, but van Rouwendaal maneuvered through the strong current to triumph. Johnson settled for silver, while Ginevra Taddeucci of Italy secured bronze.

The event proceeded despite lingering doubts and fluctuating bacteria levels in the river, highlighting van Rouwendaal's legacy as one of history's greatest female open water swimmers with this latest victory.

(With inputs from agencies.)