US EditionFrench Swimmer Léon Marchand Cruises to 400m Medley World Title
FRANCE, AUG 3 – Leon Marchand won his second gold in the 400m individual medley and helped France set a new national record in the men's 4x100m medley relay, earning silver at the World Championships.
- On August 3, 2025, Léon Marchand secured the men's 400m individual medley title at the World Swimming Championships held in Singapore.
- Marchand qualified seventh in the morning heats despite feeling stiff and struggling, which set the stage for his strong final performance.
- He dominated the final from lane one, winning in 4:04.73 ahead of Tomoyuki Matsushita and Ilia Borodin, marking his second gold at the competition.
- At 23, Marchand is a seven-time long course world champion who surpassed Michael Phelps's record in the 400m individual medley at a competition in Japan two years prior.
- France finished the championships with eight medals, including four golds, securing third place globally and first among European nations.
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