"French Phenom Shatters Michael Phelps' Final World Record"
TL;DR
French swimmer Leon Marchand shattered Michael Phelps' final individual world record in the 400-meter individual medley at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships, finishing in 4.02.50. Phelps, who held the record since the 2008 Beijing Olympics, graciously accepted the defeat and applauded Marchand's achievement. Marchand, a rising star in swimming, qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and has been making waves in the sport.
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