Leon Marchand removed from the French swimming championships: why did the federation take this "exceptional" decision?

Léon Marchand will not take part in the French swimming championships. His absence may lead to a decrease in attendance and to a serious financial impact on the organisation of the event.

While everyone expected to see Léon Marchand shine at the French Championships 2025, the French swimming star will eventually be absent from subscribers. A surprising decision, but cleverly weighed by the federation.

The Toulouse star swimmer will not take part in the French swimming championships, from 14 to 19 June in Montpellier, announced the French Federation.

The Fédération Française de Swimming allowed the four-time gold medallist to stalemate on the French competition scheduled for June 2025.

The quadruple Olympic champion will not be present in June during the Montpellier events, qualifying for the world championships. He will still have to achieve the minima if he wants to go to Singapore at the end of July.

Deception for the fans of King Leon! The quadruple Olympic champion decided not to compete in the French championships which are to take place from 14 to 19 June 2025, in Montpellier, Hérault. Léon Marchand wants to preserve himself in view of the Worlds of Swimming, scheduled in Singapore at the end of July.