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Hundreds participate in first organised Seine river race in decades

Swimmers have taken part in the Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle in Paris, marking the first major river race on the Seine in nearly 80 years.

By Europa Express 12 Jul 2026 · 17:00 CET Updated 12 Jul 2026 · 17:00 CET

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Core Briefing: Hundreds participate in first organised Seine river race in decades
Strategic Context: Swimmers have taken part in the Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle in Paris, marking the first major river race on the Seine in nearly 80 years.
Fact Checking & Evidence: Documented status is developing across primary accredited European reporting wires and official filings.
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According to Euronews, hundreds of participants plunged into the Seine near the Eiffel Tower to take part in the Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle. The event represents the first time in almost eight decades that a major organised swimming race has been held in the river.

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This brief is based on reporting by Euronews.

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