German open water athlete falls ill after swimming in the Seine River

German open water athlete falls ill after swimming in the Seine River

PARIS — German swimmer Leonie Beck became ill after competing in the women’s open water race at the Paris Olympics, despite assurances that the water in the Seine River was safe. Beck, who finished ninth in the 10-kilomer event, on Saturday posted on Instagram a picture of herself giving a thumbs up but looking ill. … Read more