Leon Marchand, 22, has ascended to the top of the swimming world, poised for Olympic gold. His growing fame was evident even before the Games, with the spotlight intensifying since breaking Michael Phelps's world record.
Marchand faces the weight of a nation's hopes, but he's not alone; other French athletes like Victor Wembanyama and Teddy Riner carry similar high expectations, emphasizing the pressure to deliver across various sports.
As an Olympic marquee event, swimming uniquely spotlights Marchand in Paris. He aims for medals in four individual events, with the 400-meter individual medley as his first opportunity, the event where he surpassed Phelps.
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