Behind a French roar, Léon Marchand leaves the world’s best swimmers in his wake.

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Leon Marchand won the gold medal in the 400-meter individual medley at the Paris Olympics, setting an Olympic record with a time of 4:02.95. The 22-year-old swimmer, son of two Olympic athletes, dominated the race, finishing six seconds ahead of his competitors. His victory was celebrated with cheers from the crowd, and he received a call from President Emmanuel Macron after the race.

Keywords: Leon Marchand, Olympics, swimming

Source: The New York Times

Update At: 7/29/2024

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