Leon Marchand set a new world record in the 200m medley with a time of 1:52.69, bettering Ryan Lochte's 2011 performance.
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French Olympic champion Leon Marchand smashed the world record in the men's 200-meter individual medley with an impressive time of 1:52.69 in the semi-final of the World Championships in Singapore. Marchand broke the previous record of 1:54.00, set by Ryan Lochte in 2011. After a period of recovery and injury, he made a strong return to competition, focusing on the 200m and 400m individual medley events.
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Leon Marchand a doborât recordul mondial la 200 m mixt
Fabulos: marele campion a doborât recordul mondial la înot în proba de 200 de metri
Francezul Leon Marchand doboară recordul mondial la 200 m mixt în semifinalele Mondialelor
Léon Marchand smashes 200m medley world record
Înotătorul francez Leon Marchand doboară recordul mondial la 200 m mixt în semifinalele Mondialelor
Leon Marchand breaks 200m world record at World Championships
French swimmer Léon Marchand smashes 200m medley world record
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