On Sunday afternoon, Marchand was the champion of the 400 IM for the host nation France with an Olympic record ... In front of a packed French crowd inside La Défense Arena, Marchand was greeted ...

For more of our coverage from the Games, head to our latest updates. NANTERRE, France - You couldn't stage Léon Marchand's coronation any better. Over the last week, before an adoring and at ...

Twenty minutes after the last medal ceremony was over on Aug 2, the crowd inside Paris La Defense ... “Swimming is not popular in France but we’ve all heard about Leon because of what he ...