Paris Olympics, Seine
An American swims in Paris’ Seine River before the Olympics despite contamination concerns
PARIS (AP) — A 75-year-old American swimmer took a dip in the Seine River on Thursday, braving the murky waters in central Paris to celebrate the Fourth of July and highlight the French government’s efforts to clean up the river for the Olympic Games.
Olympics-Paris 2024 sets up reserve site for marathon swimming if Seine unsuitable
The Paris 2024 marathon swimming event could be taking place just outside Paris should the River Seine not be suitable for bathing, organisers said on Friday."The rules of the International Triathlon Federation allow the event to be switched to a duathlon format as a last resort.
Paris Olympics organizers unveil backup plans for triathlon and marathon swimming in Seine
The organizing committee for the Paris Olympics has unveiled backup plans for open-water events if the Seine River is deemed unsuitable for swimming. Triathlon and marathon swimming events are scheduled to take place in the famed river running through Paris,
Paris Olympics could use alternate site for marathon swimming if Seine unsafe
The Olympic marathon swimming event could be held just outside Paris if the Seine River is not suitable for bathing, organizers said on Friday.
Explainer: Olympics-Will the River Seine be suitable for swimming for the Paris 2024 Games?
The River Seine will be a central element of the Paris 2024 Olympics, with the opening ceremony taking place on the river with a boat parade and two events, the marathon swimming and the swimming leg of the triathlon scheduled to be held there.
Paris considers ditching filthy Seine for Olympic swimmers
Organisers of the Paris Olympics are considering ditching the river Seine for the main swimming event if it is still filthy in a few weeks.
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Paralympian Arnaud Assoumani plans your Paris weekend
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Olympics-High Costs, Safety Worries Hurt Paris Games Bookings
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2024 Paris Olympics will be first Olympics to achieve gender parity among competitors
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India launches UPI in Galeries Lafayette’s flagship Paris store, targets Olympics 2024 boost
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