SportsHigh divers plunge into Paris’s Seine in fresh test of river’s revival

Paris is hosting its first high-diving event in the Seine during the European Aquatics Championships. Athletes are leaping from a 20-metre platform near the Eiffel Tower, putting the city’s effort to restore the river for sport under a dramatic new test. Training was suspended after hydrocarbons were detected upstream. The French Swimming Federation said the affected area had been treated by Friday, allowing competitors to return and the event to continue as scheduled. The high-diving finals and medal events conclude on Saturday.

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TThe Guardian★★☆☆☆2026-08-08 09:00Original