Overview

• Léon Marchand set a new European and World Cup record in the 100m medley with a time of 49.92 seconds, becoming the second man to achieve a sub-50-second finish.
• Kate Douglass broke her own world record in the women's 200m breaststroke, clocking in at 2:12.72, surpassing her previous record set just a week earlier.
• Noe Ponti secured a victory in the 100m butterfly, achieving the triple crown by winning the event at every stop of the Short Course World Cup this year.
• Marchand, feeling overwhelmed by fame in France, finds solace competing internationally where he can enjoy a quieter life.
• Looking ahead, Marchand is preparing for the 25m World Championships in Budapest, focusing on improving his freestyle technique.