Léon Marchand made history at the Paris Olympics by winning his fourth gold medal in the men's 200m individual medley, setting an Olympic record of 1:54.06, while also dominating in the 400m individual medley, 200m butterfly, and 200m breaststroke. His performance has drawn comparisons to Michael Phelps, as he is the first male swimmer to achieve four individual golds in a single Games since Phelps in 2008. Marchand's coach, Bob Bowman, praised his ability to manage pressure and perform flawlessly, highlighting the support from the home crowd at La Defense Arena. The victory was celebrated by French President Emmanuel Macron, who witnessed the excitement as fans chanted Marchand's name. Britain's Duncan Scott secured silver in the race, acknowledging Marchand's status as the best in multiple swimming disciplines. Marchand's extraordinary achievements have elevated him to global stardom and made him a national hero in France.