French sports minister takes symbolic dive into river Seine in ParisAmelie Oudea Castera was hoping to show that the river is clean enough for swimming events to take place during the Paris 2024 Olympics.
French river police practice on the Seine ahead of Olympics opening ceremonyA large police operation is planned for the event on 26 July which will see more than 90 boats on the Seine for 6 kilometres.
France: Swimming in the Seine, once a popular pastime
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