Léon Marchand Shatters World Record in 200m Medley
Léon Marchand broke the world record in the 200-meter individual medley at the world championships in Singapore, surpassing Ryan Lochte's 2011 mark. Marchand, who won four Olympic golds last year, set the new time during semifinals, preparing for potentially breaking it again in the finals.
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In a stunning display at the world championships in Singapore, French swimmer Léon Marchand shattered the 200-meter individual medley world record. Clocking an impressive 1:52.61, Marchand surpassed the previous record of 1:54.00 set by American Ryan Lochte in 2011.
Marchand achieved this feat during the semifinals and remains poised for another potential record-breaking performance in Thursday's finals. The swimmer, who has opted for a reduced event schedule in his self-coined "transition year," aims to stay fresh while pursuing world records.
Marchand, holder of the 400 IM record with a time of 4:02.50, expressed his enthusiasm over his achievement, describing the record as "insane." For his semifinals result, Marchand earned a $30,000 reward, showcasing his determination and skill as he powered through with extraordinary speed.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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