European swimming championships: in Léon Marchand, none is impossible
By Julien Minou Published on 17/08/2026 at 09:00 , updated on 17/08/2026 at 09:02 Add Le Figaro to your favourite sources Léon Marchand can aim for five..
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By Cédric Callier Published on 17/08/2026 at 09:22 , updated on 17/08/2026 at 09:30 Add Le Figaro to your favourite sources Léon Marchand DR HUMEUR – The quadruple Olympic champion once again radiated in Paris by winning the first two European titles of his career. The Frenchman won his first European medals, including two of the most beautiful metals on 200m butterfly and 400m freestyle, for his first on the distance at the European Championships in Paris from 31 July to 16 August. So much so that everything he touches turns into gold, knowing that he has lost no more a great international single final since the 200m butterfly of the 2022 World Championships, making him equal, in terms of invincibility, to an Armand Duplantis at the pole in athletics.
Furthermore, Premium article, Reserved to subscribers Winner of four medals including two gold medals at the European Championships in Paris, Léon Marchand is still thirsty for victory in 2026.
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By Cédric Callier Published on 17/08/2026 at 09:22 , updated on 17/08/2026 at 09:30 Add Le Figaro to your favourite sources Léon Marchand DR HUMEUR – The quadruple Olympic champion once again radiated in Paris by winning the first two European titles of his career.
according to Le Figaro — ActualitésThe Frenchman won his first European medals, including two of the most beautiful metals on 200m butterfly and 400m freestyle, for his first on the distance at the European Championships in Paris from 31 July to 16 August.
according to Ouest-France — À la UneSo much so that everything he touches turns into gold, knowing that he has lost no more a great international single final since the 200m butterfly of the 2022 World Championships, making him equal, in terms of invincibility, to an Armand Duplantis at the pole in athletics.
according to Le Figaro — ActualitésPremium article, Reserved to subscribers Winner of four medals including two gold medals at the European Championships in Paris, Léon Marchand is still thirsty for victory in 2026.
according to Ouest-France — À la Une
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