Paris, April 15, 2025 (AFP) - French swim star Marchand considered taking year-long break

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2025-04-15

French swimmer Leon Marchand said he considered taking time away from the sport after winning four gold medals at the Paris Olympics, but admitted that it didn't take long for his motivation to return. Marchand, 22, pulled out of the world short-course championships in December, taking a step back to prepare himself for future challenges in the wake of his star turn at his home Olympics last year. Asked if he had contemplated sitting out the 20......

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