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Leon Marchand: The Aquatic Avenger of Paris 2024! 🏊‍♂️✨

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Dive into how Léon Marchand made waves at the Paris 2024 Olympics with record-breaking wins! 🥇🚀

At the Paris 2024 Olympics, all eyes were on swimming sensation Léon Marchand, who has become the French poster boy in the aquatic arena. During a thrilling night, Marchand showcased his extraordinary talents in the pool, bringing home two gold medals—one in the 200m butterfly and another in the 200m breaststroke. His remarkable performance set not just one, but two Olympic records, thrilling the home crowd at the aquatic venue. It's clear the magic of Paris invigorated Marchand, as he slickly maneuvered past reigning champions to claim his victories.

Competing against the best in the world, Marchand's triumph in the 200m butterfly was particularly noteworthy. Clocking in at an Olympic record time of 1:51.21, he outpaced Hungary’s Kristof Milak in an electrifying finish that sent the audience into a frenzy. Just hours later, with adrenaline still coursing through his veins, he took to the water again for the 200m breaststroke, delivering another spectacular performance that left everyone gasping. The young Frenchman not only captured the hearts of fans but also broke the age-old barrier of winning two golds in one night that many have attempted but few have achieved since 1976.

What makes Marchand's accomplishments even more awe-inspiring is the fact that he made history with this unprecedented butterfly-breaststroke double, now termed the ‘double delight’ in swimming folklore. With his dynamic strokes and competitive spirit, this 22-year-old athlete has planted himself firmly on the map of Olympic greatness. His passion for the sport is evident as he swims through each lap, embodying resilience and determination, unmatched by many. The swirling waters of the Seine may have seen many athletes, but few have created such ripples of excitement as Marchand did.

As the dust settles on the Paris 2024 Olympics, it's clear that Léon Marchand is not just a champion; he's a national treasure in France and a role model for aspiring athletes everywhere. Did you know that Marchand is also an avid fan of chess? His strategic thinking in the pool may come from hours spent on the chessboard. Additionally, the last swimmer to nail a double like this since 1976 was none other than the legendary Mark Spitz! With these fun facts, it's easy to see that there’s more to Léon Marchand than just his impressive medal haul; he truly is a modern-day marvel in the aquatic realm!

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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.

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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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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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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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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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 Olympic Games: Leon Marchand breaks another ... (Eurosport.com)

Leon Marchand delighted the Parisian crowd by securing the men's 200m butterfly gold with another Olympic record performance.

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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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Leon Marchand Becomes First Swimmer Since 1976 To Win Two ... (SwimSwam)

Less than two hours after winning gold in the 200 butterfly, Leon Marchand brought the house down in Paris by winning the 200 breaststroke.

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

The 22-year-old sets two records in one night in a huge show of strength.

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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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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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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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Who is Leon Marchand? Swimmer who's France's poster boy at ... (The Indian Express)

Leon Marchand, who seems destined to become the face of the Paris Olympics, trains under Michael Phelps' former coach Bob Bowman, and his parents were both ...

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Paris Olympics: Marchand pulls off the most audacious doubles in ... (The Associated Press)

Turns out, those comparisons to Michael Phelps weren't farfetched at all when it comes to Léon Marchand. They certainly weren't a burden for the 22-year-old ...

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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 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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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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5 things to know about Leon Marchand, France's Olympic swimming ... (The Straits Times)

Who is “King Leon”? The Straits Times has five facts about France's swimming sensation. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Watch: Michael Phelps Reacts to Leon Marchand Chasing Down ... (SwimSwam)

A 23-time Olympic champion across five Summer Games, Phelps also offered his expert analysis of the race once his celebration settled down. “I would imagine ...

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Marchand madness sweeps France as swimmer makes gold rush (Reuters)

At the Paris pool, rapturous crowds go mad each time he swims, chanting his name at every stroke. He is on the front pages of French newspapers.

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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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Olympics 2024: Leon Marchand targets fourth swimming gold; Sha ... (Scroll.in)

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