The collection of medals is growing. The new leader of French swimming Leon Marshan won a silver medal in the 200m butterfly, losing to Christoph Milak of Hungary, who surpassed the world record in 1 minute 50 seconds 34 at the World Swimming Championships in Budapest on Tuesday.
Three days after his title in the 400m medley, Marshand won his second medal in the Hungarian capital, 1 minute 53 seconds 37 seconds away from Milak, but ahead of Japan’s Tomoru Honda (1 minute 53 seconds 61).
After winning his personal best in Monday’s semifinals, 20-year-old Toulouse regained his best in Tuesday’s final. “I did my race, I did well in the last 100 meters, it’s crazy.” He said at the microphone of France Télévisions. We prepared everything with Bob (his coach’s note). It was easy to be ready. ”
In the process, he secures his place in the 200m medley final
The Frenchman’s evening continued with another great performance in the 200m medley semifinals, where he dominated, demonstrating his ability in chain racing. On Wednesday, he will seek a new chair at this distance.
Two years before the Paris Olympics, Marshall was established as a new sensation of French swimming. He has been training with the former mentor of Michael Phelps, the best swimmer in the USA, Bob Bowman, since September.
Source: Le Figaro
