Léon Marchand Wins Second Gold at European Swimming
French swimmer Léon Marchand secured two gold medals at the 2026 European Swimming Championships held in Saint-Denis, Paris. He won the 400-meter freestyle race, breaking the previous French record with a time of 3:43.14 minutes, making it one of the fastest times of the year. He also claimed gold in the 200-meter butterfly, bringing his total medal count at the championship to four—two golds, a silver, and a bronze. Despite suffering a thigh muscle injury before the tournament, Marchand achieved first place in the most challenging race for him, setting a new French record. His accomplishments also include active participation in relay events, where he earned silver and bronze medals. Demonstrating resilience despite his injury setbacks, he concluded the championships with four medals.
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