Leon Marchand

2024 - 7 - 31

Leon Marchand: The Aquatic Superhero of Paris 2024!

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French swimmer Léon Marchand makes waves, winning TWO Olympic gold medals in one night! Dive into his historic feat!

In an electrifying night of swimming at the Paris 2024 Olympics, French superstar Léon Marchand stole the show with an astounding display of aquatic prowess. Not only did he dominate the 200-meter butterfly with an Olympic record time of 1:51.21, but he also made a splash in the 200-meter breaststroke shortly after, adding a second gold medal to his collection. Talk about making waves on the home turf! With roaring cheers from the crowd in Nanterre, Marchand proved he’s not just a promising swimmer; he’s a dominating force in the pool, cementing his legacy as one of the stars of these games.

Going head-to-head with reigning champion Kristóf Milák, Marchand showcased a phenomenal finishing kick that allowed him to pull ahead in the last 50 meters. His tactical prowess and unwavering determination illustrate why he’s been hailed as the "hometown hero" of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Winning gold in the butterfly event marked his second medal of the night and set him up for a historic double as he proceeded to conquer the 200-meter breaststroke. At just 22 years old, this swimming sensation is already writing his own chapter in the annals of Olympic history!

As if that wasn’t enough, Marchand’s swim in the breaststroke followed immediately after his butterfly victory, leaving spectators gasping for breath, both from the excitement and the sheer shortness of time between events. In a night that can only be described as iconic, Marchand secured his status as a swimming legend, bringing a double Olympic triumph that had never been accomplished before. His impressive technique, often dubbed as the "dolphin undulation," was on full display, making it clear that Marchand is not only a world-class athlete but also a spectacle to watch!

The night wasn't solely about Marchand, though, as American swimmer Katie Ledecky also made her mark by clinching her eighth Olympic gold—tying for the most gold medals won by any athlete in Olympic history! It’s a testament to the kind of legendary moments that can unfold at the Olympics, where rivalries ignite historical feats and where athletes like Marchand and Ledecky rewrite the books of our sporting chronicles.

Fun Fact: Did you know that Léon Marchand's butterfly swimming technique is considered revolutionary? His innovative "fifth swim" enables him to cover more ground with less effort, creating a mesmerizing spectacle in the pool! Meanwhile, Katie Ledecky, often referred to as a swimming phenomenon, first made waves at the 2012 Olympics by winning her first gold at just 15 years old, solidifying her reputation as a formidable force in women's swimming for over a decade!

Leon Marchand wins gold in 200m fly; 200m breaststroke to come (NBC Olympics)

Leon Marchand is bidding for a pair of Wednesday gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Night 5 of swimming.

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Paris 2024 swimming: Leon Marchand dethrones second reigning ... (Olympic Channel)

The French poster boy for the Paris 2024 Olympics sets an Olympic record time in the 200m breaststroke.

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Paris Olympics, Day 5 Finals: Leon Marchand Roars Past Kristof ... (Swimming World Magazine)

Leon Marchand came past reigning champion Kristof Milak to claim the 200 fly title in an Olympic record of 1:51.21.

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Paris 2024 swimming: All results, as France's Leon Marchand claims ... (Olympics)

France's Leon Marchand wins his second Olympic gold in men's 200m butterfly with a new Olympic record time. Marchand made a last-minute move to pass ...

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Paris Olympics: Léon Marchand wins gold again, setting up ... (Yahoo Sports)

Léon Marchand won the 200-meter butterfly with a come-from-behind final 50 to beat Hungarian star Kristof Milak.

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Léon Marchand seals historic double with gold in 200m butterfly and ... (The Guardian)

Léon Marchand won his third individual gold of Paris 2024 with a butterfly-breaststroke double never achieved at an Olympic Games before.

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Katie Ledecky adds another gold, tying record for most medals by ... (The Seattle Times)

After rallying to beat world-record holder and defending Olympic champion Kristóf Milák in the 200 fly with a finishing kick for the ages, Marchand made it look ...

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Vidéo. Quel est le secret des coulées de Léon Marchand ... (Le Monde)

Vidéo - Le nageur de 22 ans domine la compétition grâce à son atout majeur : la « cinquième nage », ou, autrement dite, l'« ondulation dauphin », qu'il ...

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JO de Paris 2024 - 200 m papillon : une course exceptionnelle fait ... (Olympics)

Le Français est devenu champion olympique du 200 m brasse au terme d'une course d'exception.

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Natation: Léon Marchand décroche sur 200 m brasse son deuxième ... (TV5MONDE Info)

Léon Marchand a remporté mercredi le 200 m brasse des JO de Paris, la deuxième médaille d'or de sa folle soirée olympique après celle du 200 m papillon, ...

Leon Marchand wins gold in 200m fly, 200m breaststroke (NBC Olympics)

Leon Marchand's bid for a pair of Wednesday gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics was a smashing success.

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French swimmer Léon Marchand cruises to two Olympic golds (Financial Times)

French swimmer Léon Marchand won his second and third gold medals on Wednesday night to cement his place as the hometown hero and breakout star of the Paris ...

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Olympic swimming: Leon Marchand and Katie Ledecky create ... (BBC News)

Leon Marchand creates history in front of a wild home crowd while Katie Ledecky won a record-equalling eighth Olympic gold medal on an epic night of ...

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JO 2024 - Natation. Léon Marchand écrit l'histoire avec deux ... (Ouest-France)

Léon Marchand, engagé sur deux finales ce mercredi 31 juillet, a glané deux nouvelles médailles d'or en 200 m brasse et 200 m papillon, pour déjà un total ...

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Léon Marchand sets two Olympic records; gold medal haul at 3 ... (ESPN)

France's Léon Marchand completed one of the most audacious doubles in swimming history at the Paris Games, winning the 200-meter butterfly and the 200 ...

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Léon Marchand pulls off one of the most audacious doubles in ... (Toronto Star)

Leon Marchand, of France, celebrates after winning the men's 200-meter butterfly final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Nanterre, ...

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Olympic moment of the day: Léon Marchand turns himself into a ... (CNN)

Leon Marchand astounded the partisan crowd in Nanterre by winning two gold medals and breaking two Olympic records in one night. Quinn Rooney/Getty Images.

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Paris 2024 : Léon Marchand, le doublé légendaire (Paris Match)

Le nageur français est intouchable. Léon Marchand a remporté deux nouvelles médailles d'or, d'abord sur le 200 mètres papillon puis sur le 200 mètres brasse ...

French swimmer Leon Marchand wins two individual gold medals in ... (NBC Olympics)

Leon Marchand's bid for a pair of Wednesday gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics was a smashing success.

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Léon Marchand pulls off one of the most audacious doubles in ... (NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ)

Leon Marchand, of France, celebrates after winning the men's 200-meter breaststroke final at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Olympics. Léon Marchand pulls off one of ...

Le soir où Léon Marchand a marché sur les eaux (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

Le nageur français Léon Marchand triomphe au 200 m papillon et au 200 m brasse au cours de la même session aux Jeux olympiques de Paris.

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Leon Marchand delivers as the new king of Olympic swimming - ESPN (ESPN)

Here's how the swimmer, touted as the face of the Paris Games, prepared to dominate -- and executed on that plan, with three gold medals already.

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JO de Paris 2024 - Léon Marchand sur le toit de l'Olympe : « deux ... (Olympics)

Léon Marchand commente sa soirée exceptionnelle, qui l'a vu remporté deux nouvelles médailles d'or.

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Paris Olympics, Day 5: Leon Marchand Caps Golden Double with ... (Swimming World Magazine)

Through four days of the Paris Olympics, the script had played out perfectly for Leon Marchand. It got more perfect Wednesday.

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Katie Ledecky and Leon Marchand Put on an Incredible Show at the ... (TIME)

French swimmer Leon Marchard won two more gold medals, while American Katie Ledecky picked up one at the Paris Olympics.

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JO 2024 : doublé pour Léon Marchand, argent pour Anastasiia ... (La Croix)

Quatre finales, trois médailles, dont deux en or par l'incontournable Léon Marchand. Les nageurs français ont offert aux Jeux de Paris leur plus belle ...

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JO 2024 : après les exploits olympiques de Léon Marchand, la ... (FRANCE 24)

Léon Marchand, sacré mercredi soir champion olympique sur le 200 m papillon au terme d'une fin de course renversante, a suscité des clameurs de joie qui ont ...

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« La dinguerie » signée Léon Marchand à Paris (RDS)

« J'ai beaucoup douté. Parce que tout le monde me disait que ce n'était pas possible », a raconté le désormais triple champion olympique, qui doit replonger dès ...

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Natation | Léon Marchand en demi-finale du 200 m quatre nages (La Presse)

Déjà triple champion olympique, Léon Marchand s'est qualifié jeudi pour les demi-finales du 200 m quatre nages, dernière épreuve individuelle à son ...

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Paris Olympics, Day 6 Prelims: Leon Marchand Eases Through ... (Swimming World Magazine)

France's Leon Marchand easily advanced to the semifinals of the 200-meter individual medley at the Olympic Games in Paris.

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Léon Marchand accomplit un exploit similaire à celui de Michael ... (Noovo Info)

Si quelqu'un peut apprécier les performances magistrales de Léon Marchand jusqu'ici aux Jeux olympiques de Paris, c'est bien Bob Bowman.

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Frenchman Leon Marchand back in pool hours after Phelps-like ... (CBC.ca)

Hours after winning a pair of gold medals, French star swimmer Leon Marchand was back in the pool Thursday. He recorded the third fastest time to qualify ...

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Leon Marchand: What did the Frenchman do in the period between ... (Olympics)

Paris 2024 Olympics swimming: The Frenchman had less than two hours to prepare to win a second Olympic gold medal on the same night, so what did he do in ...

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JO 2024 : La performance de Léon Marchand vue par les réseaux ... (Alouette)

Avec Léon Marchand, la natation a connu une soirée historique, hier, mercredi 31 juillet 2024.

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Chez les Français, le «roi Léon» Marchand fait l'unanimité aux JO (Le Devoir)

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