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31-07-2025
- Sport
- ARN News Center
Marchand sparkles on return to global stage with 200m medley world record
Four-time Olympic gold medallist Leon Marchand returned to the global stage with a bang on Wednesday by shattering the 200 metres individual medley world record to light up day four of the world championships in Singapore. The "French Phelps" blasted through the World Aquatics Championships Arena in one minute, 52.69 seconds in his semi-final, shaving more than 1.3 seconds off Ryan Lochte's long-standing 1:54.00 from the 2011 event in Shanghai. "I actually can't really believe it right now," said Marchand, who also owns the 400 IM world record of 4:02.50. "I knew I was going to get close to my PB (personal best) because I felt really good today, and the preparation has been pretty good, so I was really excited to race. "It's unbelievable for me. What's crazy is that it's a whole second (ahead of Lochte). "A 1:52 on the 200 — that's insane. I'm so happy, it's just incredible." Exhausted after the Paris Games where he won four individual golds, Marchand skipped the short course world championships in Hungary last December and suffered injuries before returning to the pool for the TYR Pro Series in Florida in May. He is swimming a reduced programme in Singapore, focusing on the 200 and 400 IM alone for individual events, as he works through what he calls a "transition year". If this is his transition year his rivals might wonder what he has in store for them in a normal season. Marchand's world record capped a bumper night of five gold medals, with Mollie O'Callaghan reclaiming her 200 freestyle crown to boost Australia's gold haul. Tunisia celebrated a new force in distance swimming as Ahmed Jaouadi won the men's 800 freestyle in the fastest time since the supersuit era. There were shocks amid the triumphs, though, with China's world record holder Pan Zhanle coming up short in the men's 100 freestyle semi-finals, while Olympic champions the United States missed the final of the mixed medley. Few would have bet against O'Callaghan taking back the 200 title she won in Fukuoka two years ago. The Australian delivered a dominant swim of 1:53.48 to touch the wall more than a second clear of China's silver medallist Li Bingjie. "Coming here would have been one of the last things I thought I would do at the start of the year," said the 21-year-old Queenslander, who had a long rehab from a dislocated knee earlier this year. "It's all worth it in the long run for me ... Moments like this make it so much better." 'DIRTY GOLD!' Two years after Ahmed Hafnaoui won the 800 freestyle in the fastest time (7:37.00) in the post-supersuit era, compatriot Jaouadi raised the bar again to claim the title ahead of runner-up Sven Schwarz and another German in Lukas Maertens. The 20-year-old held off a strong field to win in 7:36.88, the third fastest of all time behind only Chinese world record holder Zhang Lin and fellow Tunisian Oussama Mellouli. With Marchand skipping the 200 butterfly, former world junior champion Luca Urlando became the first American to win the event since Michael Phelps in 2011. The Californian swam 1:51.87 to beat Poland's Krzysztof Chmielewski by 0.77 seconds, while bronze-winner Harrison Turner was thrilled to claim a first world medal in the event for Australia and also a national record. "Dirty gold! Let's go!" Turner yelled at an Australian TV camera. Italian Simone Cerasuolo was similarly buoyant after he upset Chinese powerhouse Qin Haiyang to win the 50 breaststroke title in 26.54. Qin took bronze behind Russian Kirill Prigoda, who was competing as a neutral athlete. Russian athletes are allowed to take part in World Aquatics events under a neutral banner on the condition that they have not publicly supported Russia's invasion of Ukraine and have no affiliation to the Russian military. Summer McIntosh is on track for a third gold of the meet after she set the second-fastest time in qualifying for the final of the 200 butterfly. The 18-year-old Canadian has already won the 200 IM and 400 freestyle golds as she looks to match American great Phelps's record of five individual titles at a single world championships. While the US flopped in the 4x100 mixed medley, Russian athletes competing as neutrals claimed a surprise gold ahead of China and Canada. McIntosh will be favourite to win the 200 butterfly in one of five golds on offer on Thursday's day five, while David Popovici will look for a second gold in the men's 100 freestyle when he goes up against Kyle Chalmers and American Jack Alexy.
Dubai Eye
31-07-2025
- Sport
- Dubai Eye
Marchand sparkles on return to global stage with 200m medley world record
Four-time Olympic gold medallist Leon Marchand returned to the global stage with a bang on Wednesday by shattering the 200 metres individual medley world record to light up day four of the world championships in Singapore. The "French Phelps" blasted through the World Aquatics Championships Arena in one minute, 52.69 seconds in his semi-final, shaving more than 1.3 seconds off Ryan Lochte's long-standing 1:54.00 from the 2011 event in Shanghai. "I actually can't really believe it right now," said Marchand, who also owns the 400 IM world record of 4:02.50. "I knew I was going to get close to my PB (personal best) because I felt really good today, and the preparation has been pretty good, so I was really excited to race. "It's unbelievable for me. What's crazy is that it's a whole second (ahead of Lochte). "A 1:52 on the 200 — that's insane. I'm so happy, it's just incredible." Exhausted after the Paris Games where he won four individual golds, Marchand skipped the short course world championships in Hungary last December and suffered injuries before returning to the pool for the TYR Pro Series in Florida in May. He is swimming a reduced programme in Singapore, focusing on the 200 and 400 IM alone for individual events, as he works through what he calls a "transition year". If this is his transition year his rivals might wonder what he has in store for them in a normal season. Marchand's world record capped a bumper night of five gold medals, with Mollie O'Callaghan reclaiming her 200 freestyle crown to boost Australia's gold haul. Tunisia celebrated a new force in distance swimming as Ahmed Jaouadi won the men's 800 freestyle in the fastest time since the supersuit era. There were shocks amid the triumphs, though, with China's world record holder Pan Zhanle coming up short in the men's 100 freestyle semi-finals, while Olympic champions the United States missed the final of the mixed medley. Few would have bet against O'Callaghan taking back the 200 title she won in Fukuoka two years ago. The Australian delivered a dominant swim of 1:53.48 to touch the wall more than a second clear of China's silver medallist Li Bingjie. "Coming here would have been one of the last things I thought I would do at the start of the year," said the 21-year-old Queenslander, who had a long rehab from a dislocated knee earlier this year. "It's all worth it in the long run for me ... Moments like this make it so much better." 'DIRTY GOLD!' Two years after Ahmed Hafnaoui won the 800 freestyle in the fastest time (7:37.00) in the post-supersuit era, compatriot Jaouadi raised the bar again to claim the title ahead of runner-up Sven Schwarz and another German in Lukas Maertens. The 20-year-old held off a strong field to win in 7:36.88, the third fastest of all time behind only Chinese world record holder Zhang Lin and fellow Tunisian Oussama Mellouli. With Marchand skipping the 200 butterfly, former world junior champion Luca Urlando became the first American to win the event since Michael Phelps in 2011. The Californian swam 1:51.87 to beat Poland's Krzysztof Chmielewski by 0.77 seconds, while bronze-winner Harrison Turner was thrilled to claim a first world medal in the event for Australia and also a national record. "Dirty gold! Let's go!" Turner yelled at an Australian TV camera. Italian Simone Cerasuolo was similarly buoyant after he upset Chinese powerhouse Qin Haiyang to win the 50 breaststroke title in 26.54. Qin took bronze behind Russian Kirill Prigoda, who was competing as a neutral athlete. Russian athletes are allowed to take part in World Aquatics events under a neutral banner on the condition that they have not publicly supported Russia's invasion of Ukraine and have no affiliation to the Russian military. Summer McIntosh is on track for a third gold of the meet after she set the second-fastest time in qualifying for the final of the 200 butterfly. The 18-year-old Canadian has already won the 200 IM and 400 freestyle golds as she looks to match American great Phelps's record of five individual titles at a single world championships. While the US flopped in the 4x100 mixed medley, Russian athletes competing as neutrals claimed a surprise gold ahead of China and Canada. McIntosh will be favourite to win the 200 butterfly in one of five golds on offer on Thursday's day five, while David Popovici will look for a second gold in the men's 100 freestyle when he goes up against Kyle Chalmers and American Jack Alexy.
Reuters
30-07-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Marchand smashes 200 individual medley world record at world championships
July 30 (Reuters) - France's Olympic champion Leon Marchand obliterated the men's 200 metres individual medley world record with a stunning swim of 1:52.69 in his semi-final at the world championships in Singapore on Wednesday. Marchand shaved nearly one-and-a-half seconds off Ryan Lochte's 2011 mark (1:54.00) set at the world championships in Shanghai to set the Singapore pool alight on day four, the Toulouse native shaking a fist and punching the water in celebration. Exhausted after the Paris Games where he won four individual titles, Marchand skipped the short course world championships in Hungary last December and suffered injuries that delayed his return to the pool until the TYR Pro Series in Florida in May. But swimming a reduced programme in Singapore, focusing on the 200 and 400 IM alone for individual events, he has returned to the global stage with a bang.
The Star
30-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Swimming-Marchand smashes 200 individual medley world record at world championships
Swimming - World Aquatics Championships - Men 200m Medley - Semifinals - World Aquatics Championships Arena, Singapore - July 30, 2025 France's Leon Marchand in action during semifinal 2 REUTERS/Edgar Su (Reuters) -France's Olympic champion Leon Marchand obliterated the men's 200 metres individual medley world record with a stunning swim of 1:52.69 in his semi-final at the world championships in Singapore on Wednesday. Marchand shaved nearly one-and-a-half seconds off Ryan Lochte's 2011 mark (1:54.00) set at the world championships in Shanghai to set the Singapore pool alight on day four, the Toulouse native shaking a fist and punching the water in celebration. Exhausted after the Paris Games where he won four individual titles, Marchand skipped the short course world championships in Hungary last December and suffered injuries that delayed his return to the pool until the TYR Pro Series in Florida in May. But swimming a reduced programme in Singapore, focusing on the 200 and 400 IM alone for individual events, he has returned to the global stage with a bang. (Reporting by Ian Ransom in Melbourne; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
Reuters
30-07-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Marchand returns to world stage with fastest heat swim in 200 medley
July 30 (Reuters) - Leon Marchand was fastest in the 200 metres individual medley (IM) heats at the world championships in Singapore on Wednesday as France's Olympic hero made his long-awaited return to the world stage. The four-times Olympic champion glided to a time of one minute, 57.63 seconds, 0.11 ahead of Japan's Kosuke Makino, in an encouraging start to his bid for a third world title in the event and a possible world record. Exhausted after the Paris Games, Marchand skipped the short course world championships in Hungary last December and suffered injuries before returning to the pool for the TYR Pro Series in Florida in May. He is swimming a reduced programme in Singapore, focusing on the 200 and 400 IM alone for individual events as he works through what he calls a "transition year". Summer McIntosh is on the other end of the spectrum as she looks to match Michael Phelps's record of five individual gold medals from a single world championships. Having already won two of them, the 200 IM and 400 freestyle, the 18-year-old Canadian started her bid for the third in the 200 butterfly on day four with the fastest swim in the heats (2:07.07). American Regan Smith was third quickest into the semi-finals, more than a second behind McIntosh, while China's 12-year-old wunderkind Yu Zidi was fifth fastest (2:08.95). Three years after winning the 100 and 200 freestyle in Budapest, Romania's David Popovici is eyeing another double in the sprints. The 20-year-old Olympic bronze medallist was fastest in the 100 heats in 47.41, the morning after his 200 triumph in Singapore. Olympic champion and world record holder Pan Zhanle (47.86), and runner-up Kyle Chalmers (47.48) were among eight swimmers under the 48-second barrier on the way to the evening semi-finals. Canada's Kylie Masse qualified fastest for the women's 50 backstroke semi-finals with a time of 27.46. Regan Smith and fellow American Katharine Berkoff, who medalled in the 100 behind winner Kaylee McKeown, were also safely through. Australia's world record holder McKeown skipped the event. The session finished with a shock as Olympic champions the United States failed to reach the final of the 4x100 mixed medley. Several U.S. swimmers have not been at their best in Singapore after a bout of food poisoning swept through the team's pre-meet camp in Thailand. France and Britain also missed out but Italy emerged quickest in the heats in a time of 3:42.19, ahead of the Netherlands and China. Fourth-quickest Australia are also a chance for a medal in the evening final. Five golds will be up for grabs in the evening session, with Australian Olympic champion Mollie O'Callaghan bidding for a second 200 freestyle title. The men's 800 freestyle final will feature Ireland's Olympic champion Daniel Wiffen battling a stacked field including Australian Sam Short and Tunisia's Ahmed Jaouadi.
