Swimming in France's Seine River Approved for First Time in 100 Years

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For the first time in 100 years. Paris is planning to open the river scene for swimming. It's part of the city's plan for the upcoming Olympic Games in 2024. What they want to do is have athletes compete in the river. Did you know that the first ever Paris Olympics back in 1900 featured swimming events in the scene, but the activity was banned in 1923 because it was just too dirty. The water is polluted in 2018. The country kicked off a $1.4 billion swimming plan to clean up the river. The 2024 Olympics opening ceremony will also take place on the river.