France's Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra made waves this weekend by swimming in the River Seine – a bold move to prove the waterway is ready for Paris 2024 Olympic events! 📸 Cameras captured her diving near iconic bridges as authorities race to transform the historically polluted river into a world-class competition venue.
The Seine will host triathlon and marathon swimming during the Games (July 26-August 11), reviving its Olympic legacy from the 1900 Paris Olympics. 🌉 Mayor Anne Hidalgo has pledged to take her own dip soon, declaring: 'This swim symbolizes our environmental commitment and Paris' Olympic spirit!'
Parisians have watched the Seine's transformation through a €1.4 billion cleanup project, with new infrastructure preventing sewage overflow. While some athletes remain cautious, this splashy PR stunt aims to calm concerns. Will it be smooth sailing for Olympic swimmers? 🏅 The world will find out in 3 weeks!
