French swimmer Leon Marchand made history at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games by winning the gold medal in the men’s 400m individual medley, setting a new Olympic record in the process. The 22-year-old dominated the race from the start, finishing nearly six seconds ahead of his closest competitor. Trained by Michael Phelps’s former coach Bob Bowman, Marchand’s victory was France’s first Olympic swimming gold since 2012.
In another exciting final, Italy’s Nicolo Martinenghi upset Adam Peaty in the men’s 100m breaststroke, denying the British swimmer a third consecutive Olympic gold in the event. Martinenghi’s time was just 0.02 seconds faster than Peaty’s, with both athletes taking home silver medals. Team USA also had a strong showing in the women’s 100m butterfly, with Torri Huske beating world record holder Gretchen Walsh to win gold.
These results mark a thrilling start to the swimming events at the Paris Olympics, with new champions emerging and established stars facing stiff competition. The competitive spirit and record-breaking performances are sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats throughout the rest of the Games.
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