Is The River Seine Really Safe For Olympic Swimming? French Politicians Test The Waters | CNA

The Olympic Games in Paris set to kick off in a week. But questions are still swirling over pollution in the River Seine, the venue for swimming events. The French sports minister took a dip in the river on Saturday (Jul 13) in a publicity moment, hoping to quell fears over the water’s suitability for athletes. The Paris mayor is set to do the same this week. She previously postponed her swim after Parisians threatened to defecate in the Seine en masse. CNA’s Clara Lee looks at how the river is being cleaned up ahead of the Games.