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Gisèle Pelicot and Léon Marchand Named Time Magazine 'Icons' of 2025

Pelicot's feminist advocacy and Marchand's Olympic triumphs earn global recognition in Time's influential annual list.

Gisèle Pélicot et Léon Marchand, tous deux désignés comme faisant partie des 100 personnalités les plus influentes de 2025 par<em> Time Magazine.</em>
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Gisèle Pélicot.

Overview

  • Gisèle Pelicot and Léon Marchand are featured in Time Magazine's 2025 list of the 100 most influential people under the 'icons' category.
  • Pelicot, celebrated for her courage during the Mazan rape trial, publicly renounced her anonymity to confront systemic sexual violence, inspiring international movements.
  • Léon Marchand, a 22-year-old swimmer, captured four gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, solidifying his status as a global sports figure.
  • Gloria Steinem praised Pelicot for challenging patriarchal norms and symbolizing resilience and empowerment worldwide.
  • Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh lauded Marchand's record-breaking performances, describing him as 'unstoppable' and a source of inspiration for athletes globally.