Swimming in the Seine: An old pastime resurfaces in the age of global warming

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Aug 20, 2025, 5:00 pm356 ptsTop
As the 2024 Olympic Games drew near, the promise of being able to swim in the Seine turned into a media countdown: first as part of the official sporting events and then for the general public. As bids for the Olympic and Paralympic Games have become less and less popular due to the staggering costs involved…

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