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Strong currents, blistering heat and a thrilling finish make for a wild triathlon.

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  • July 31, 2024, 10:05 a.m. ET

By Ben Shpigel and Chang W. Lee

Alex Yee trailed in the men’s triathlon on Wednesday after swimming through the raging currents of the Seine, and he trailed after cycling in the sauna of Paris, and he trailed late in the run, far behind the leader, Hayden Wilde.

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