French swimmer Leon Marchand had a historic week at the Paris 2024 Olympics, winning four gold medals and setting an Olympic record in the 200m individual medley with a time of 1:54.06. This achievement makes Marchand the first male swimmer to secure four individual golds in a single Games since Michael Phelps in 2008. His victories came in the 400m individual medley, 200m butterfly, 200m breaststroke, and 200m individual medley, earning praise from his coach Bob Bowman and international competitors. French President Emmanuel Macron and fans celebrated his victories, with Marchand being hailed as a national hero. The swimmer's success has drawn comparisons to Phelps, with many acknowledging his growing status as a global swimming superstar.