The opening ceremony 'Last Supper' scene controversy, explained

Troubles in the Seine. A surfer's gravity-defying moment. July 30, 2024 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( [This is TODAY] Unsafe swimming conditions in the Seine force the Olympic men's triathlon to be postponed. Plus, explaining the ongoing "Last Supper" controversy from the opening ceremony, and events to watch in Paris today.   The Latest   [🏊🏻‍♂️ Men's triathlon postponed due contamination in the Seine, plus what to watch for today in Paris]( The Olympic men's triathlon race scheduled for this morning has been [bumped to tomorrow,]( as organizers say the Seine River remains [unsafe for swimming]( due to high E. coli levels. Paris spent $1.5 billion ahead of the Games trying to clean up the polluted waterway. On the competition side, the U.S. men's gymnastics team [got in the zone]( and won its [first team medal in 16 years]( yesterday, while the women's team will [chase team gold]( today. [Here's what to watch today](, plus which countries [have the most medals]( so far. [🏄🏽 Gabriel Medina defies gravity in viral photo from the Olympic surfing competition in Tahiti](. One of the world's most iconic surf breaks produced an unforgettable photo yesterday during the third round of Olympic competition in Tahiti. [Brazilian Gabriel Medina]( was competing in his heat at Teahupo’o when he caught a giant wave, popped out of the barrel and gave the judges a ["No. 1" sign]( in mid-air. He ended with a 9.9, the day's highest score, to reach the quarterfinals. The surf later got so dangerous the women's competition was postponed. [Continue reading](. [The opening ceremony 'Last Supper' scene continues to spark controversy in the Christian community.]( A performance from the opening ceremony last week continues to prompt strong reactions. A [controversial tableau]( featuring drag queens and dancers at a long table in an image that some believed resembled Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” portrait has drawn [backlash from Christians]( support from the LGBTQ community. A Paris 2024 spokesperson said "there was never any intention to show disrespect to any religious group," but figures from Speaker of the House Mike Johnson to former "Full House" star [Candace Cameron Bure]( have condemned it. [Here's what to know](.   Shop TODAY   Budget-friendly deals, gift guides and more from Shop TODAY. [32 essentials to pack for your next camping trip, starting at $8]( Headed to the great outdoors this summer? Here are 32 expert-approved essentials and tips to make camping easy. Shop tents, sleeping bags and more. [SHOP NOW](   Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. These 12 exercises you can do at home using bodyweight and dumbbells will help tone your chest and improve posture. [READ MORE]( [GET THE NEWSLETTER](   What's For Dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you Chef Rodney Scott shows you how to get all the savory, smoky flavors from your grilled chicken and marinated tomatoes without the hours of waiting. [VIEW RECIPE]( [♡ SAVE RECIPE](   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. [Italian high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi]( was enjoying one of the best moments of his life as the nation's flag bearer on the Seine during the opening ceremony when disaster struck: His [wedding ring went flying into the river](. Tamberi turned a rough situation into an opportunity to send a message of love to his wife, Chiara Bontempi Tamberi. “I think there might be a poetic side to yesterday’s misdeed, and if you want, we’ll throw yours into that river, too, so they’ll be together forever," he wrote in Italian on Instagram. [See his full message](.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you tomorrow. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield Enjoying This is TODAY? Invite a friend to[subscribe here.]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2024 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [SEND FEEDBACK](