Parisians and Olympic visitors came out in droves to watch something very unusual today: people swimming in the Seine River.

▶️ Parisians and Olympic visitors came out in droves to watch something very unusual today: people swimming in the Seine River. Onlookers could be heard joking in many languages as they had a good laugh watching the river leg of the Olympic triathlon. Eager to catch a glimpse of the action, people climbed trees, light poles, bridge pillars and monuments to see the competing athletes. Video: TASS Source: TASS Russian news agency