Léon Marchand's Winning Streak Ends in Shanghai After Record-Breaking Performance
The French swimmer secures three gold medals and sets multiple records but misses the podium in the 200m breaststroke at the World Cup.
- Léon Marchand won three gold medals in the 100m, 200m, and 400m individual medley events during the World Cup in Shanghai.
- He set new French and European records, including a 1:50.30 in the 200m medley and a 4:00.03 in the 400m medley.
- Marchand's streak was halted when he finished fourth in the 200m breaststroke, missing the podium for the first time in the competition.
- The swimmer cited fatigue and jet lag as challenges, impacting his performance in the final event.
- Marchand remains optimistic and looks forward to competing in the next World Cup leg in Incheon, South Korea.