2024-10-31 13:40:00
Published on October 31, 2024 at 2:40 p.m. – updated on October 31, 2024 at 4:07 p.m.
This Thursday, during the Singapore Short Course World Cup, Frenchman Léon Marchand broke the European record in the 100 meter medley.
Léon Marchand no longer stops. This Thursday, during the last stage of the Short Course Swimming World Cup, which is currently taking place in Singapore, the Frenchman set the European record for the 100 meter medley distance. On the latter, the new reference time, at the continental level and in the small basin, is now 49”92. The old record dated from 2018 and was the property of Morozov who, at the time, set a time of 50”26. At the end of this new great performance, the Frenchman spoke to the press present on site, indicating in particular that he had corrected “the small errors” seen during the previous stages, which took place in Shanghai and Incheon. “Just go faster in butterfly and backstroke,” he said, as reported by the French sports daily The Team.
Marchand, towards a hat-trick in medley?
In China, over the same distance of the 100 meter medley, Léon Marchand had already broken the French record, in a time of 50”65. In South Korea, in a time of 51”, the Habs had to share first place this time with Noè Ponti, their competitor in the general classification. This time, on the Singapore side, the competition was far behind. Thanks to this great performance, Marchand now finds himself in a more than ideal position to win the World Cup. In addition to the 100 meter medley, the Frenchman is also very well positioned to achieve the hat-trick in this same specialty, adding the 200 meter medley as well as the 400 meter medley. As during the previous stages of this short course World Cup, the swimmer preferred to concentrate on his favorite disciplines and this therefore continues to pay off. A very good omen before the short course world championships, which will take place in December in Budapest.
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**Interview with Léon Marchand on His Record-Breaking Performance**
**Editor:** Good afternoon, Léon. Congratulations on your incredible achievement at the Singapore Short Course World Cup! Breaking the European record in the 100 meter medley is no small feat. How are you feeling about this moment?
**Léon Marchand:** Thank you! Honestly, I’m over the moon. It’s a huge honor to set a new European record, especially in such a competitive environment. I’ve been training hard for this, and it’s rewarding to see my efforts pay off.
**Editor:** What was going through your mind during the race, especially in such a high-pressure event?
**Léon Marchand:** I focused on my technique and keeping a steady pace. It’s easy to get overwhelmed in such a big competition, but I made sure to stick to my strategy. I was just trying to swim my race and stay in the moment.
**Editor:** You’ve been making headlines lately with your impressive performances. What do you attribute your success to?
**Léon Marchand:** A lot of it comes down to the support system I have around me—my coaches, family, and teammates. They’ve pushed me to improve every day. Plus, I’ve learned to embrace the pressure and keep my head clear, which has really helped me perform at my best.
**Editor:** Looking ahead, what are your goals for the future? Are there any specific competitions or records you’re aiming for?
**Léon Marchand:** Definitely! I’m looking forward to the upcoming events and, of course, the Paris 2024 Olympics. It would be a dream to qualify and compete at home. I’m also excited to see how far I can push my limits and possibly break more records.
**Editor:** We’re all excited to see what you achieve next! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us today, and once again, congratulations on your fantastic performance.
**Léon Marchand:** Thank you! I appreciate it.
