Marchand’s achievement places him within the firm of different swimmers akin to Mark Spitz and Michael Phelps, who’ve additionally been awarded a number of golds in a given Olympics
Léon Marchand emerged as a swimming prodigy of the 2024 Paris Olympics, the place he grabbed 4 gold medals, which is even more than 184 countries mixed on the Olympics. The 22-year-old French swimmer achieved the outstanding feat and have become the sixth swimmer within the Olympics to seize to win 4 particular person gold medals at a single Games. The occasions had been 200 metre breaststroke, 200 metre medley, 200-metre butterfly and 400-metre medley.
Marchand’s achievement places him within the firm of different swimmers akin to Mark Spitz and Michael Phelps, who’ve additionally been awarded a number of golds in a given Olympics. This has created a variety of enthusiasm and satisfaction within the nation, the place followers sing La Marseillaise (The nationwide anthem of France) after each victory of his.
Marchand turned an icon for the home followers within the area, and followers beloved watching him. His final occasion was the 200 metres particular person medley, which was most spectacular; he was profitable the race and upon crossing the ending line, he held up 4 fingers indicating that he had made historical past. “The crowd was roaring” he stated, emphasizing the electrical environment on the La Défense area.
He at the moment practices within the United States below the steerage of Bob Bowman, who has additionally been the coach of Michael Phelps, who is the 23-time Olympics gold medallist. According to Bowman, Marchand has a variety of expertise and a sensible thoughts. He stated, “He has several things that make him a great, he has speed, and he has endurance. So he kind of has the whole package that you want, and so far he’s done well under pressure, which is the other piece of that equation. He has it all, really.”
As Marchand seems to be to the following competitions, particular person, and a crew relay, his development, has not solely boosted his profile but in addition inspired a era of younger athletes in France. His efficiency within the Paris Games has positioned him on the map, and he is now a swimmer that each one in France is aware of.
