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French swimming star Marchand secures fourth gold medal at Paris Olympics

Gold medallist France's Leon Marchand gestures while celebrating after competing in the final of the men's 200m individual medley swimming event during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. © Jonathan Nackstrand, AFP

French swimming sensation Léon Marchand capped off his remarkable run at the Paris Olympics by winning his fourth swimming gold medal with a dominant performance in the 200-metre individual medley on Friday night. The 22-year-old French star set an Olympic record with a time of 1 minute, 54.06 seconds, solidifying his status as one of the standout athletes of the Summer Games in his home country.

France's Leon Marchand won his fourth gold medal of the Paris Olympics with an emphatic victory in the 200m individual medley on Friday in front of an ecstatic home crowd.

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