Paris Olympics organizers say swimming events still set for cleaned-up Seine River

Despite the complication of recent heavy rain, swimming in the River Seine is still the plan at the Paris Olympics after a $1.5 billion US investment to improve the water quality.

Paris Olympics organizers say swimming events still set for cleaned-up Seine River
Athletes swim in the Seine River during a test event on Aug. 17, 2023 for the women's Olympic triathlon in August 2024 in Paris, France.

Despite the complication of recent heavy rain, swimming in the River Seine is still the plan at the Paris Olympics after a $1.5 billion US investment to improve the water quality.