Star Belgian sailor takes sick after racing on polluted bay

(Photo: The Associated Press)RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — 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, the governing body World Sailing said. Her poor performances have put her at risk of missing out on a medal in the Laser Radial class.

Her coach told the Belgian VRT network he believes Van Acker contracted a severe intestinal infection while training in Rio de Janeiro in July.

"Evi caught a bacteria in early July that causes dysentery," coach Wil Van Bladel said.…