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France's Léon Marchand wins first European title in front of home crowd

France's Léon Marchand wins first European title in front of home crowd

Summary

French swimmer Léon Marchand won his first European title by taking gold in the 200-meter butterfly at the European Swimming Championships in Paris. Later the same day, Mary-Ambre Moluh set a new European record to win the 100-meter backstroke.

Key Facts

  • Léon Marchand is a four-time Olympic champion from France.
  • He won the 200m butterfly final at the European Swimming Championships held in Saint-Denis, near Paris.
  • This victory marked Marchand’s first European Championship title.
  • Mary-Ambre Moluh from France broke the European record in the 100m backstroke final on the same day.
  • Paris Saint-Germain football team will start their domestic season with a match against Lens for the Trophée des Champions.
  • Manchester City will play Arsenal in the Community Shield match in Cardiff as part of the football season opener.
  • These events highlight ongoing major European sports competitions in swimming and football.
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