Léon Marchand and Kate Douglass Break Records at Swimming World Cup in Singapore

Marchand becomes second man to swim 100m medley under 50 seconds, while Douglass shatters her own 200m breaststroke world record.

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.