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

Wednesday, 17 July 2024 (4 hours ago)
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?

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

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