Leon Marchand Shatters Men's 200m Medley World Record

In a remarkable show of athleticism, France's Leon Marchand set a new benchmark in the men's 200 meters individual medley at the world championships held in Singapore on Wednesday.

Marchand broke the world record with a time of 1:52.69 during the semi-final, surpassing American swimmer Ryan Lochte's previous record of 1:54.00, which was set in 2011 during the world championships in Shanghai.

The feat marks a significant achievement in the swimming world, highlighting Marchand's exceptional talent and marking a new era in medley swimming.

(With inputs from agencies.)