Paris mayor swims in Seine to prove it's clean before Olympics
Anne Hidalgo had originally planned to swim in the river last month but was forced to delay after tests indicated the presence of faecal matter was 10 times higher than authorised limits ahead of impending Games.
TheThe mayor of Paris has swum in the Seine in an effort to prove its cleanliness for the Olympics outdoor swimming events - but questions remain about its quality, reports Sky News.
After months of anticipation, Anne Hidalgo took the plunge ahead of the Games starting next week.
The mayor had originally planned to swim in the river last month but was forced to delay after tests indicated the presence of faecal matter was 10 times higher than authorised limits.
A century after swimming in the Seine was banned, French officials have been keen to prove their investment of €1.4bn to prevent sewage leaks, which has meant the waters are swimmable again.
