Leon Marchand gold medal

Léon Marchand continued to shine at the Paris Olympics, winning his fourth gold medal in the men's 200-meter individual medley with an Olympic record time of 1:54.06, narrowly missing Ryan Lochte's world record. The 22-year-old's victory, celebrated by a roaring French crowd and President Emmanuel Macron, solidified his place as a national hero and one of the greatest swimmers in Olympic history, joining legends Mark Spitz and Michael Phelps in achieving four individual gold medals at a single Games. Britain's Duncan Scott took silver, while China's Wang Shun secured bronze. Marchand's impressive week included victories in the 400 IM, 200 butterfly, and 200 breaststroke, all accomplished in record times. In other events, Australia's Kaylee McKeown and Cameron McEvoy also claimed gold, with McKeown setting a new Olympic record in the women's 200 backstroke. Marchand's performances have captivated audiences, marking the Paris Olympics as a defining moment in his burgeoning career.