NANTERRE, France (AP) — Turns out, those comparisons to Michael Phelps weren't far fetched at all when it comes to Léon Marchand. They certainly weren't a burden for the 22-year-old Frenchman.

They certainly weren't a burden for the 22-year-old Frenchman. Marchand completed one of the most audacious doubles in swimming history Wednesday night, winning the 200-meter butterfly and the 200 ...

PARIS (Reuters) - Being the child of swimming Olympians and dubbed the "French Michael Phelps", living up to the hype has been the biggest test for Leon Marchand when diving into the Paris pool ...

Yahoo Sports’ Katie Hoff and Missy Franklin recap Wednesday’s swimming finals, highlighting Leon Marchand's two gold medals and Katie Ledecky's historic night. View more Hey, everyone.

Leon Marchand was all that and then some for France ... USA and Australia go medal-for-medal Much was made in the lead-up to the Paris Games about the race between Australia and Team USA to top the ...

None of Marchand’s predecessors, though, did so representing the host nation. The 22-year-old Marchand, born in Toulouse, France, has become a national hero in the span of six days. His four gold ...

Leon Marchand made his feelings known as he attended the first Grand Prix of the Formula One season in Australia. Marchand also shared a frame with Pierre Gasly of the Alpine F1 team. Leon ...

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