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Why is the Seine so dirty? Explaining the Paris river swimming ban in place since 1920s
With that said, the Seine is going to be included in the 2024 Paris Olympics — and not just as a sight-seeing destination. The river had been scheduled to hold multiple Olympic events ...
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The Paris Olympics’ Seine River plan is bold, audacious … and risky
Athletes dive into the Seine River from the Alexander III Bridge on the start of the first leg of the women's triathlon test event for the Paris Olympics this past summer. (Michel Euler/AP ...
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Paris improves water quality of the River Seine ahead of Olympics
The opening ceremony, triathlon and marathon swimming for the Paris Olympics are scheduled to be held on the River Seine. Although many Parisians used to swim in the Seine, the practice has been ...
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OLYMPICS/ Paris dazzles with rainy opening ceremony on the Seine River
PARIS--A hot-air balloon brought an Olympic ring ... rule-breaking opening ceremony that unfurled along the Seine River. On-and-off showers did not seem to hamper the enthusiasm of the athletes.