Most of the big stars from the last Olympics will be back at the pool in Paris. Caeleb Dressel. Katie Ledecky. Ariarne Titmus. Emma McKeon. But the local French favorite might just shine the brightest of them all.
FILE - Gold medalist Leon Marchand of France celebrates during the medal ceremony for the men’s 200m individual medley at the World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, Thursday, July 27, 2023. Marchand has drawn comparisons to Michael Phelps, a link that was only strengthened by Phelps’ longtime coach, Bob Bowman, overseeing the 22-year-old’s rise to prominence.
Marchand, who swam for Bowman at Arizona State, competed in four events at the Tokyo Games, with a best showing of sixth in the 400 individual medley. “It is clear to me that any attempts of reform at WADA have fallen short, and there are still deeply rooted, systemic problems that prove detrimental to the integrity of international sports and athletes’ right to fair competition, time and time again,” he said.The United States and Australia have long been the world’s most prominent swimming nations, fueling a rivalry that will heat up again in Paris.
Australia currently holds seven world records in women’s events, including Titmus’ marks in the 200 and 400 freestyle. Ledecky already has six individual gold medals, more than any other female swimmer, and she’ll be favored to capture at least two more in Paris in the 800 and 1,500 free. She’d love to grab another by knocking off Titmus after settling for the runner-up spot in Tokyo and at the 2023 worlds.
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