Paris Mayor swims in Seine ahead of Olympics

Wednesday, 17 July 2024 (4 hours ago)
Anne Hidalgo took a dip in the Seine to show that the river is safe for holding swimming events during the Paris Olympics. Until earlier this month, pollution at the famous river was causing concern.

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Paris Mayor swims in Seine ahead of Olympics

Anne Hidalgo took a dip in the Seine to show that the river is safe for holding swimming events during the Paris Olympics. Until earlier this month, pollution at...
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