Leon Marchand 200m breaststroke

In a remarkable display of talent at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Léon Marchand won two gold medals in a single night, first in the men's 200m butterfly and then in the 200m breaststroke. He set an Olympic record in the butterfly with a time of 1:51.71, narrowly defeating reigning champion Kristof Milak. Marchand's victory in the breaststroke solidified his status as the first French swimmer to win three gold medals at a single Olympics, finishing with a time of 2:05.85. Meanwhile, Katie Ledecky dominated the women's 1500m freestyle, setting a new Olympic record at 15:30.02, as she claimed gold and extended her legacy as one of the greatest endurance swimmers. The enthusiastic home crowd at La Défense Arena celebrated Marchand's historic achievements alongside Ledecky's triumph, marking an unforgettable evening in Olympic swimming history.