French sports minister swims in Seine ahead of Olympics

French Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera took the plunge and swam in the River Seine, in a publicity moment that French authorities hope will show the capital’s river is clean enough and ready to stage swimming events at the Olympic Games. Oudea-Castera briefly swam in the Seine near the Alexandre III and Invalides bridges. “The Seine is beautiful! It (the water) is good!” Oudea-Castera shouted as she bathed in the river alongside French Paralympic triathlete Alexis Hanquinquant. #Paris #Seine #Olympics