The French swimming team can count on extra weight for the Paris Olympic Games. The American Bob Bowman, coach of Léon Marchand in Arizona since the summer of 2021, has decided to support his French protégé rather than taking care of the Americans next summer. A strong choice. For Marchand, the five-time world champion, first, who at 21 should be one of the announced stars of the competition. But also for the other Tricolores who will be able to benefit from his experience.
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The American was in fact the mentor of Michael Phelps whom he accompanied throughout his career, notably helping him to win a string of 28 Olympic medals from 2004 to 2016. Including 23 gold. Including 8 titles in 2008 in Beijing during a more than perfect campaign.
