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!
Cameras captured her diving near iconic bridges as authorities race to transform the historically polluted river into a world-class competition venue.
Mayor Anne Hidalgo has pledged to take her own dip soon, declaring: 'This swim symbolizes our environmental commitment and Paris' Olympic spirit!'
The world will find out in 3 weeks!
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