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Paris Triathletes Finally Swim in Seine but Say It ‘Didn’t Taste Great’

NOT A GREAT VINTAGE

Olympic racers were allowed back into the Paris river for first time since 1900.

Philippe Naughton

Philippe Naughton

Published Jul. 31 2024 11:10AM EDT

Athletes had to swim 1500 meters in the murky Seine water. — Lisa Leutner/Reuters

Philippe Naughton

Philippe Naughton

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