Fans convinced Serena Williams was ‘about to puke’ after bumpy boat ride on Seine carrying Olympic torch for Paris 2024
SERENA WILLIAMS was almost sick as she rode down the River Seine as a torch bearer for the Paris 2024 opening ceremony.
The Tennis ace was on torch duties alongside Rafael Nadal, nine-time Olympic gold medallist Carl Lewis, and former Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci.
But with torrential rain, comes choppy waves.
The boat was travelling at some speed, enough to get Nadal fretting that the flame might go out.
Meanwhile the legendary trio looked to have lost their footing multiple times as they fought to stay put on the boat.
Williams, 42, seemed to have been enjoying the ride before a sudden change in form.
As the American star waved to fans while standing in her life vest, she needed to quickly grab onto Comaneci to keep steady.
Williams then covered her month with her hand before putting her arms out for balance.
And eagle-eyed fans were left convinced of her sea-sickness.
One user wrote on X: “Serena Williams is soooo about to throw up!”
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A second said: “We almost just had Serena Williams puke GIF on the boat at the opening ceremony.”
A third chimed in: “Serena is either going to fall in or be sick.”
While another wrote: “Imagine if the boat jerks and they fall into the water.”
And what a travesty that would be – as the River Seine has been hit with a pollution scandal.
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Paris 2024 Olympics – Opening Ceremony
Only one show in town today.. just about!
The historic Opening Ceremony which is taking place on the River Seine rather than a stadium ends proceedings on Friday evening.
While there has been football and rugby sevens among events which started before the ceremony this week, they will not be taking place on the day of the big bash.
Only shooting pre-event training will take place on the day of the Opening Ceremony.
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The French river, which has historically been polluted with chemicals, garbage, and human waste, is set to host several open-water swimming events during the Olympic Games.
The Seine’s condition has been a focal point of the city and government’s efforts, as they invested over 1.4billion euros into a new sewage system.
The river is slated to host several events during the Games, including marathon swimming and the swimming legs of the Olympic and Paralympic triathlons.
Yet, the most recent tests have still shown that troubling levels of bacteria like E. coli. remain present in the water.