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Rio’s polluted bay claimed its first medalist this week. A Belgian woman who won a bronze medal at the 2012 Olympics has become sick after racing on polluted Guanabara Bay, the first sailor to fall ill from the waters that were heavily scrutinized leading to the Rio Games.

Evi Van Acker reported feeling sick after Wednesday’s races.

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Her poor performances have put her at risk of missing out on a medal in the Laser Radial class. Her coach said he believes Van Acker contracted a severe intestinal infection while training in Rio in July that sapped her energy.

“Evi caught a bacteria in early July that causes dysentery,” Coach Wil Van Bladel told Belgian TV network VRT. “Doctors say this can seriously disrupt energy levels for three months. It became clear yesterday that she lacked energy during tough conditions. She could not use full force for a top condition. . . . The likelihood that she caught it here during contact with the water is very big.”