Playing the Olympic Games on home soil is both a ” chance ” and an “ pression ” additional for the French swimmer Léon Marchand, expected in Paris as one of the big stars of the competition. ” The last time we had the Games in Paris was 100 years ago. So it’s especially a chance for us to be at this level at the right time. We’re going to take advantage of it and try to be ready when the time comes. “, he declared on Wednesday July 3 during a press conference in his city of Toulouse. It’s going to be something to swim in front of the French public. ” he continued. “We don’t really know what to expect. There is a bit more pressure, of course, compared to the country “The 22-year-old five-time world champion has qualified for the Olympics in four individual events: 200 and 400 m medley, 200 m breaststroke and 200 m butterfly. Marchand is currently finishing his Olympic preparation in Toulouse, where he was joined a few days ago by his American coach Bob Bowman, the former mentor of Michael Phelps.
Published on: 03/07/2024 – 12:09
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Leon Marchand. AFP – YUICHI YAMAZAKI
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