Two years ago, French teen swimmer Léon Marchand cold emailed Bob Bowman, the longtime coach of Michael Phelps, with a request. Marchand intended to go to college in the U.S. and asked if there was ...

Swimmer Léon Marchand has dazzled at the Paris Olympics so far, winning gold and winning over a country who loves to support him. Olympic host France is basking in the glory of hosting these games and ...

Every time I think this arena can't possibly get louder, Léon Marchand gets introduced before a heat and we go up another decibel level. He's about to swim his 200 IM semifinal, ahead of Friday ...

NPR is in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. For more of our coverage from the Games, head to our latest updates. NANTERRE, France - You couldn't stage Léon Marchand's coronation any better. Over the ...

NANTERRE, France — Léon Marchand has said he likes the silence underwater. That moment when he finishes a lap, flips his body over, presses his feet upon the wall and fires himself forward. Down there ...