Léon Marchand wins 400m freestyle gold at European Championships
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French swimmer Léon Marchand captured the gold medal in the men’s 400‑metre freestyle final at the European Swimming Championships on Sunday in Saint‑Denis, a suburb of Paris. The 22‑year‑old posted a winning time of 3:42.87, edging out Italy’s Luca Mancini, who finished in 3:43.12, and Germany’s Jonas Schmidt, who took bronze in 3:43.58.
Marchand’s triumph adds a third individual title to his European campaign, following victories in the 200‑metre butterfly and the 400‑metre individual medley earlier in the meet. The win bolsters France’s position in the overall medal standings and positions Marchand as a leading contender for upcoming international events, including the World Championships later this year.
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