Pedigree and preparation set Marchand up for greatness
PARIS : Being the child of swimming Olympians and dubbed the "French Michael Phelps", living up to the hype has been the biggest test for Leon Marchand when diving into the Paris pool.
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Marchand takes 200 butterfly gold in Olympic record time
PARIS : Home hero Leon Marchand took his second gold medal of the Paris Olympics when he beat Hungary's world record holder and reigning champion Kristof Milak in the men's 200 metres butterfly on Wednesday.
Ledecky back in the swing after 400m freestyle setback
PARIS: Katie Ledecky shrugged off her disappointing 400 metres freestyle bronze to top qualifying for the 1,500m final at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday (Jul 30) as Leon Marchand mania returned to a buzzing La Defense Arena.
French fans give Marchand rockstar treatment on golden night
PARIS : The fans came in droves, some draped in flags and most chanting the name of Leon Marchand as they packed La Defense Arena to the rafters and roared the young Frenchman to a seismic gold medal.
Magic Marchand delivers 400 metres IM gold for France
PARIS : World record holder Leon Marchand claimed the 400 metres individual medley gold medal at his home Paris Olympics on Sunday to send fans into delirium at La Defense Arena.
Titmus defends 400m freestyle title with Paris gold
PARIS :Australian Ariarne Titmus defended her Olympic 400 metres freestyle title on Saturday after the world's three fastest women over the distance fought a thrilling battle in the Paris pool.
Paris 2024: Ariarne Titmus defends 400m freestyle title
Australian Ariarne Titmus defended her Olympic 400m freestyle title on Saturday after the world's three fastest women over the distance fought a thrilling battle in the Paris pool.
'French Phelps' Marchand ready for the Paris craze
PARIS : Being the child of swimming Olympians and dubbed the "French Michael Phelps", living up to the hype may be the biggest test for Leon Marchand when the home hero dives into the Paris pool.