The scenically romantic Seine is where disgruntled protestors want to make a point, by defecating in it.
More than 124 years after it hosted Olympics swimming events. River Seine will host the Marathon swimming and Triathlon events during Paris Olympics.
It was in 1900 that the Seine first hosted the Olympic swimming events. A total of seven events were held at the Basins d’Asnières-Courbevoie, one of the spots in the river’s 13 km long route in the French capital. 23 years after its first Olympics, Paris banned swimming in the river with officials citing traffic as well rising pollution. With the river hosting the Olympics Marathon swimming and Triathlon events, all eyes are on the weather as well as the pollution levels of the river.
Source:indianexpress.com