A Seine-sational Start: Gearing Up for Paris 2024

Published on July 26, 2024

The XXXIII Olympiad in Paris, or the Summer Olympic Games, will kick off on Saturday, July 27, with a spectacle along the Seine—that glorious Parisian river. Unfortunately, so far, only the valiant mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, has dared to dip her toes in those murky waters, and the nation is still waiting for President Emmanuel Macron to squeeze into his swimsuit. One can only hope the boats carrying 10,500 athletes are equipped with industrial-strength air fresheners as they celebrate the opening ceremony. Let’s also spare a thought for the bold gendarmes—bless their baguette-loving hearts—who have sealed off the Seine with all little enthusiasm....

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