Biography
Leon Marchand has emerged as a rising star of French swimming, boasting an impressive collection of World Championships, NCAA titles, and European crowns.
Marchand has raised his profile in recent years just in time for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games. To add to the intrigue, his coach is none other than Michael Phelps' former trainer, who is considered to be one of the greatest swimming mentors in the world.
Léon Marchand: Early strokes and French debut
Born on May 17, 2002, in Toulouse, Marchand comes from a family deeply rooted in swimming. His father, Xavier Marchand, a former world silver medallist and Olympian, and his mother, Céline Bonnet, a French record-holder, naturally influenced his early passion for the sport.
Marchand started training with the Dauphins de Toulouse Olympique Employes Club in his hometown and quickly became known for his exceptional talent. In 2019, at 17, he won the French 200m butterfly title. A few months later, he secured bronze in the 400m medley at the Junior World Championships in Budapest.
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