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Léon Marchand Sets New French Record in Incheon Amid Fatigue

Despite scaling back his events due to exhaustion, Marchand achieves a triple win in the World Cup's second stage.

  • Léon Marchand withdrew from the 200m breaststroke and freestyle events in Incheon, citing accumulated fatigue from travel.
  • He focused on and won the 400m individual medley, achieving a triple victory in his specialty.
  • Marchand set a new French record in the 400m medley with a time of 3'58''30, beating Japan's Daiya Seto.
  • His performance in Incheon follows a similar triple victory in Shanghai, where he also set a European record.
  • The World Cup tour continues with its final stage in Singapore from October 31 to November 2.
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