Paris mayor to swim in Seine River to showcase its cleanliness ahead of Olympics

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo will fulfill her pledge made in January to swim in the Seine River, showcasing its improved cleanliness before the 2024 Olympics, joined by Tony Estanguet and Marc Guillaume. Extensive investments have prepared the river for the Games, including infrastructure upgrades and a ban lifted after a century. Despite past unfulfilled promises, Hidalgo's swim marks a significant event ahead of the upcoming Summer Games.