Would you swim in the Seine River? Paris residents and Olympics visitors weigh in

Olympic triathletes swam in Seine River on Wednesday after days of delays and uncertainty over water quality concerns in the Seine River. Organizers said the latest tests of the famed Paris waterway showed compliance with quality standards. Elevated levels of bacteria delayed the men’s race from Tuesday. The decision to go ahead with the Seine swim for the triathlon competitions is a big win for the city and Olympics organizers. Read more: #seineriver #olympics #paris Subscribe: Read more: ​ This video may be available for archive licensing via
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