Leon Marchand Shatters World Record in Singapore

Leon Marchand, France's Olympic champion, made waves at the world championships in Singapore, destroying the men's 200 metres individual medley world record with a dazzling performance. Marchand clocked in at 1:52.69 during his semi-final, drastically cutting down the previous record.

The Toulouse native's record-breaking swim erased Ryan Lochte's 2011 mark of 1:54.00, set years ago in Shanghai. His exuberant celebration, featuring fist pumps and a water-splash, underscored the significance of his achievement on Singapore's day four.

Despite setbacks following the Paris Games, including injuries and skipped championships, Marchand's focused participation in the 200 and 400 IM in Singapore marked a triumphant return to the global stage.

(With inputs from agencies.)