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Katie Grimes Reflects on Seine River Challenge at Paris Olympics

The American swimmer recounts her experiences and concerns about water quality during the marathon swim event.

  • Katie Grimes finished 15th in the women’s 10km marathon swim in the Seine River.
  • Grimes expressed nervousness about the river's water quality but did not fall ill.
  • The Seine’s pollution was a major issue, with other athletes experiencing sickness.
  • Grimes also won a silver medal in the 400-meter individual medley.
  • French officials spent $1.5 billion to clean the river ahead of the Games.
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