Swimming in the Seine River for the 2024 Olympics
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo fulfilled a promise to show the Seine River is clean enough for open swimming competitions during the 2024 Olympics by swimming in it, along with other officials and swimmers, to showcase the improved cleanliness ahead of the Games.
Key Points
- Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo swam in the Seine River to prove its cleanliness for the 2024 Olympics
- Paris Games organizers invested $1.5 billion to prepare the Seine for the Olympics
- Water quality tests showed improved results but concerns over pollution levels persisted
Pros
- Demonstrates improved water quality of the Seine River
- Showcases Paris' readiness for hosting the 2024 Olympics
Cons
- Concerns over Seine's flow and pollution levels
- Past promises to clean up the Seine River by politicians that were not realized