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Paris mayor swims in River Seine to prove cleanliness ahead of Olympics

Sky News Wednesday, 17 July 2024 ()
The mayor of Paris has swum in the Seine in an effort to prove its cleanliness for the Olympics outdoor swimming events - but questions remain about its quality.
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News video: Paris Mayor swims in Seine river but will it really be clean enough to host Olympic events?

Paris Mayor swims in Seine river but will it really be clean enough to host Olympic events? 00:50

 Anne Hidalgo took a dip in the long-polluted Seine River to show that Paris' river is clean and safe.

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WATCH: Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo swims in Seine before Olympics [Video]

WATCH: Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo swims in Seine before Olympics

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo and a top Olympic official swam in the Seine River on Wednesday amid water quality concerns ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Seine Seine Major river in northern France


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A look at the Paris 2024 Olympic village with athletes' arrival imminent

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