French Sports Minister Swims in Seine for Olympics

French Sports Minister Amelie Oudea Castera swam in the River Seine to showcase its cleanliness before the Paris Olympics, aiming for the triathlon and marathon swimming events to be held there. There have been concerns about the river's water quality, with backup venues prepared if needed. Oudea Castera's swim, accompanied by the Paralympic flag bearer, was a symbolic gesture towards fulfilling promises of making the Seine swimmable again. Despite ongoing efforts to meet water quality standards, the success of using the Seine for Olympic events remains under scrutiny.