Leon Marchand

Leon Marchand is an Olympic champion and world record-holding swimmer who has consistently delivered top performances, making him a compelling figure for brand collaborations. After winning the French 200m butterfly title at just 17 in 2019 and securing a bronze medal in the 400m medley at the Junior World Championships in Budapest the same year, Leon Marchand was named to the French Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020 in the 400m individual medley. That same year, at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, he secured three gold medals. He notably shattered Michael Phelps’ longstanding 400m individual medley world record by 1.34 seconds, becoming the first swimmer to break the 4:03 barrier, with Phelps himself presenting the gold medal.

Marchand’s consistent excellence earned him the title of World Aquatics’ Male Swimmer of the Year in 2024 and the Knight of the Legion of Honour. He broke the 100 IM short course European record in 2024 and is anticipated to continue his record-breaking form into 2025. Projected to compete for gold in the 200m and 400m individual medley at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships, and a silver in the 4x100m medley relay, Marchand cements his status as a compelling figure in global aquatics.