Summary
Paris is hosting its first high-diving competition in the Seine River, with athletes diving from a 20-meter platform near the Eiffel Tower. The event was briefly paused when pollutants were found in the water but resumed after cleanup, as part of the European Aquatics Championships running until August 16, 2026.
Key Facts
- The competition takes place on the Bir-Hakeim Bridge over the Seine River in Paris.
- Divers jump from a platform that is 20 meters (about 65 feet) high.
- The event is part of the 2026 European Aquatics Championships.
- Training was temporarily stopped due to traces of hydrocarbons detected upstream.
- The French Swimming Federation treated the contaminated area, allowing the event to continue.
- Paris invested in cleaning and making the Seine safer for swimming before the 2024 Olympics.
- Hundreds of spectators watch the competition from the riverbanks.
- Organizers acknowledge outdoor events carry risks but say these add to their appeal.
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