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.