Paris Mayor Dips into the Seine River to Showcase Improved Cleanliness Ahead of Olympic Events

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took a dip in the Seine River on Wednesday as part of an effort to showcase the river's improved cleanliness ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics. The city has invested $1.5 billion since 2015 to prepare for the Games, which kick off on July 26. However, recent water quality tests indicated unsafe levels of E. coli bacteria until recent improvements. Despite this, Hidalgo and a group of officials, athletes, and local people took part in a series of tests before she swam in the river, declaring it "very, very good" and safe for outdoor swimming events.