Leon Marchand Shatters Olympic Record with Fourth Gold Medal at Paris 2024

Leon Marchand Shatters Olympic Record with Fourth Gold Medal at Paris 2024
Leon Marchand, (Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Leon Marchand continued to dazzle the world with his remarkable performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, securing his fourth gold medal of the Games.

On Friday, the French swimmer Léon Marchand set a new Olympic record in the 200-meter individual medley with a time of 1:54.06, surpassing the previous record of 1:54.23 set by Michael Phelps in Beijing.

The victory was met with deafening cheers from the packed Paris La Défense Arena, where fans chanted his name “Léon” in celebration. Marchand’s triumph in the 200 IM adds to his impressive haul, which includes golds in the 200 butterfly, 200 breaststroke, and 400 individual medley, all achieved with record breaking

The French President Emmanuel Macron was among the many who celebrated Marchand’s success, joining the jubilant crowd in the evening swimming session.

Marchand’s continued dominance has made him a standout star of these Olympics, with fans eagerly anticipating his performance in the upcoming relay event.


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