The Paris Olympics launch today after record heat and rainfall over last few weeks prior. This unprecedented procedure utilizing THE SEINE as entry point for thousands of athletes may subject them to a sickening STENCH as pollution in the river caused some aquatic events to be moved elsewhere as a proactive measure to protect athletes. Given oppressive heat this is a real possibility.

Thousands of Olympic athletes are set to sail down the River Seine in Paris for the opening ceremony, with more than 300,000 spectators expected to line the banks to watch. Sky's @RobHarris explains what more we can expect. Follow live updates:...