
The world of swimming witnessed a historic moment at the Fukuoka 2023 World Aquatics Championships when French swimmer Léon Marchand shattered Michael Phelps' last remaining individual world record in the 400-meter individual medley. Trained under Phelps' coach Bob Bowman, Marchand clocked an impressive time of 4:02.50, surpassing Phelps' record of 4:03.84.
Marchand's remarkable feat has positioned him as a strong contender for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, where he has qualified for four events - the 400-meter individual medley, 200-meter breaststroke, 200-meter butterfly, and 200-meter individual medley. With Phelps set to provide commentary and analysis at the 2024 Summer Games, Marchand's performance will be closely watched.