Overview

• Olivier suffered a head blow that forced him to abandon Wednesday’s 10 km race but rebounded to win bronze in the 5 km on July 18.
• He claimed his second bronze on July 19 in the debut 3 km event with a time of 5 min 51 sec 10/100.
• Germany’s Florian Wellbrock finished ahead by 5.10 seconds to secure his third gold across the open-water distances.
• Olivier’s 5 km medal was the first podium finish for France at this edition of the championships in Asia.
• The French Swimming Federation confirmed his injury was minor and highlighted the medical and coaching staff for supporting his comeback.