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Paris to open Seine for swimming this summer after century-long ban

One year after the Seine took centre stage at the Paris Olympic Games, hosting open water swimming and triathlon events, public swimming is set to return to the river – for the first time in more than a century.

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What happened when we ditched the Canaries for a more sustainable family trip to Paris

After years of beach breaks, Robin McKelvie’s decision to swap the Canary Islands for a no-fly break in France proved a roaring success – and even passed muster with his teenage daughters

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Paris 2024 Paralympics: Five things we learned on Day 5 - Made to Mazur

All glory, laud and honour to the river. The triathlon took place in a Seine deemed safe. In the less murky waters at the Paris La Défense Arena, a certain Mr Boki buffed up his legend with another golden splash. And Lucas Mazur rolls on.

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Golden glory for French para-triathletes despite delays over Seine water quality

Triathlon events at the Paralympic Games finally got the green light Monday after water quality issues, and home favorite Alexis Hanquinquant seized his chance to defend his title and claim one of France’s four gold medals of the day.

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Dirty water in River Seine forces postponement of para triathlon events

Health chiefs on Sunday postponed Paralympics triathlon competitions after tests revealed the water in the River Seine in central Paris would be unsafe for swimming.

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Paralympic triathlon events are postponed because of poor water quality in the Seine River

Paralympics organizers say triathlon competitions in Paris scheduled for Sunday have been postponed because of concerns about water quality in the Seine River after heavy rainfall

The Independent UK

Seine swimming to return to heart of Paris after century of bans

After much ado and a €1.4 billion cleanup, Paris is set to bring swimming back to the River Seine. Following the Olympics triumph, where athletes turned the river into a sporting arena, the city plans to open three central sites next year. This bold move will allow experienced swimmers to…

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Splashing in the Seine, diving in the Danube: the drive to make cities swimmable

Campaigners and architects around the world are turning previously polluted rivers and harbours into the perfect places for a refreshing dip. So will we soon be swimming to work?

The Guardian - UK

The 10 Things We’ll Remember About Paris 2024

From swimming in the Seine River to break dancing, here’s what we’ll probably end up recalling about these Games in a few years’ time.

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Irish swimmer Daniel Wiffen ‘rushed to hospital’ after pulling out of flagbearer role at closing ceremony

Wiffen won 800m freestyle gold in the pool before competing in the open water swim in the River Seine

The Independent UK

German open water athlete falls ill after swimming in the Seine River

German swimmer Leonie Beck says she became ill after competing in the women’s open water race at the Paris Olympics, despite assurances that the water in the Seine River was safe

The Independent UK

Cleaning up the Seine: the Olympics boosts a Parisian dream, but it's still far from fully achieved

French authorities vow that cleanup efforts on the Seine River will allow Parisians to finally open up as a summertime swim spot

The Independent UK

What does it take to host a successful Olympics? 3 key takeaways from Paris

Paris did some things differently, but it also faced the same baggage that host cities inevitably do: cost overruns.

Fortune

Paris Olympics Water Quality Data Reveals Bacteria Levels

Paris Olympics monitored Seine River water quality during events, facing challenges from bacteria levels influenced by weather.

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Parisians Hesitant To Swim In Cleaned-Up River Seine

Discover the allure of Paris canals for swimmers and the ongoing efforts to clean up the Seine River for the Olympics.

The Independent UK

Hector Pardoe hails French attempts to clean up the River Seine

Pardoe finished sixth in the men’s 10km marathon swim at the Paris Olympics.

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Olympic closing ceremony revised ‘umpteen’ times after opening event furore

The executive director of the closing ceremony has admitted that he had to revise the script ‘for the umpteenth time’ following a backlash against the Seine event

International Business Times

Marathon Swim Launches Packed Olympic Programme

A thrilling open-water swim in the River Seine kicked off Friday's Olympic action in Paris, which will later see Algerian gender eligibility row boxer Imane Khelif go for gold.

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Aussie Moesha Johnson Says Plague-Infested Seine Wasn’t That Bad Actually: ‘I’ve Tasted Worse Water’

Australian Olympic swimmer Moesha Johnson has rubbished complaints about the water quality in the Seine, saying she's swam in worse.

Fortune

Olympic swimmers are staving off E. coli by chugging Coca-Cola

“We will often have a Coca-Cola afterwards just to try to flush out anything inside of us,” an Australian marathon swimmer said.

The Independent UK

Olympian obsessed with chocolate muffins jokes about swimming in the Seine

‘We’ll tell the muffins you loved them, but stay strong man and you’ll tell them’

Sports Illustrated

Strong Current in Seine River a Tough Challenge for U.S. Open-Water Swimmers

After concerns about water quality and bacteria levels, Katie Grimes and Mariah Denigan also battled a troublesome tide in the women’s 10k swim in Paris.

International Business Times

Olympic Swimmers Plunge Into Seine, Lyles Eyes Sprint Double

Olympic marathon swimmers dived into the Seine Thursday with the river deemed clean enough to compete, as US sprinter Noah Lyles hoped to pocket a 200m gold to go with his stunning 100m success.

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