Paris mayor swims in Seine River to prove cleanliness ahead of Olympics

The Paris mayor had pledged to swim in the Seine in January Picture:AP

After months of anticipation, Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo has finally dipped in the Seine River, nine days before the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games.

Clad in a wetsuit, Ms Hidalgo plunged into the river near the imposing-looking City Hall, her office, and Notre Dame Cathedral.