Paris Mayor Swims in the Seine to Show It Is Clean Before the Olympics
July 17, 2024
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Paris Mayor Swims in the Seine to Show It Is Clean Before the Olympics
Mayor Anne Hidalgo took a plunge in the Seine in an effort to show the river was clean enough to host several swimming events during the Paris Olympics.
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“It’s amazing, you know? It was a dream for us. We work a lot and very hard for that.” “Today, it’s a very important milestone because it’s the confirmation that we are ready for the Games. It’s a great symbol the day before the first athletes will arrive in Paris.”
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