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Paris Olympics swimming test event in Seine cancelled due to pollution / 33QJ9VR
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Organisers of a pre-Olympic test swimming event take in floats after excessive pollution in Paris' Seine River forced them to cancel the competition due, according to the sport's international federation. Pierre Rabadan, Paris deputy mayor, responsible for the Olympics and the Seine, said he was "disappointed" for the athletes. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES