Léon Marchand Dominates in Singapore Swimming Event
Léon Marchand, the four-time Olympic champion, continued his impressive performance at the World Cup stage in Singapore, securing victory in the 400m medley with a time of 3:58.45. This win comes just a day after he set a world record in the 200m medley. Marchand's closest competitors, Italy's Alberto Razzetti and American Trenton Julian, finished with times of 4:00.59 and 4:04.46, respectively.
A Record-Breaking Asian Tour
Marchand's success in Singapore caps off a remarkable Asian tour where he broke multiple records. Earlier in the week, he shattered the European record in the 100m medley with a time of 49.92 seconds, becoming the second man ever to swim under 50 seconds in that event, following American swimmer Caeleb Dressel. His Asian tour included impressive performances in Shanghai and Incheon, showcasing his dominance in the pool after a brief hiatus since the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Upcoming Events and Broadcast Information
Fans can catch Marchand's final race of the weekend, the 200m freestyle, later on Saturday. The 400m medley final was broadcast on France 3, highlighting the increasing interest in Marchand's swimming prowess as he continues to break records and make headlines in the swimming community.
