JOURNAL ARTICLE

LEON MARCHAND: Male World and European Swimmer of the Year.

  • Published In: Swimming World, 2024, v. 65, n. 1. P. 12 1 of 3

  • Database: SPORTDiscus with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: LOHN, JOHN 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses that France's Leon Marchand faced intense scrutiny and high expectations at the World Championships 2023 in Japan, yet he delivered spectacularly by winning three gold medals and breaking Michael Phelps' world record in the 400 Individual Medley. This remarkable performance earned him the title of Swimming World's Male World Swimmer of the Year, and with his coach Bob Bowman, Marchand is poised for even greater success at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Additional Information

  • Source:Swimming World. 2024/01, Vol. 65, Issue 1, p12
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:00397431
  • Accession Number:177330090

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