Paris Olympics 2024: How the polluted Seine River has affected athletes' health, outdoor swimming events

The 2024 Paris Olympics have been filled with thrilling moments, but the Summer Games haven't been without controversy. Leading into the Paris Olympics, the safety of the Seine River was something ... Read More

2024 Paris Olympics triathlons, marathon swimming events in danger due to Seine pollution

Dirty water in the Seine River is threatening the 2024 Paris Olympics triathlon and marathon swimming events. The men's triathlon scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed by Olympic organizers because ... Read More

Olympics 2024: Paris mayor enters Seine River to prove water is clean enough for outdoor swimming events

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo swam in the Seine on Wednesday in an effort to show the river is clean enough for outdoor swimming events at the Paris Olympics. Hidalgo was seen wearing a wetsuit and goggles ... Read More

Paris Olympics: River Seine pollution could cancel triathlon swimming

The Olympics president said the swimming section of the triathlon could be nixed if officials cannot reduce pollution levels in the filthy waterway. NBC Universal, Inc. It is supposed to be the unique ... Read More

Paris mayor dips into the Seine to showcase its improved cleanliness before the Olympics

After months of anticipation, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took a dip in the long-polluted Seine River on Wednesday, fulfilling a promise to show the river was clean enough to host open swimming ... Read More

Paris Olympics: River Seine pollution could cancel triathlon swimming

It is supposed to be the unique centerpiece of Paris 2024: swimming events held in the river Seine thanks to an environmental rejuvenation for this romantic but polluted waterway. This week that ... Read More