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French 22-year-old Leon Marchand has broken Michael Phelps’ world record in the men’s 400-meter individual medley in a time of 4 minutes, 2.50 seconds. Phelps set the old record of 4:03.84 at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
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Leon Marchand Chases Down Phelps World Record With 4:04 Global
France's swimming phenom Leon Marchand and the race for Michael
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Leon Marchand surpasses Michael Phelps' 200 meter IM Pro Swim
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Marchand Opens World Championships With World Record Breaking 400
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Michael Phelps Leon Marchand: Who is Leon Marchand? French swimmer
France's swimming phenom Leon Marchand and the race for Michael
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French swimmer Leon Marchand breaks Michael Phelps's 400m world
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Australian Titmus takes it out fast and sets WR in 400m freestyle
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Marchand 4:02.50 WR: Race Video & What He Said After Confining
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Leon Marchand, 21-year-old French swimming star, breaks Michael
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French Swimmer Leon Marchand Breaks Michael Phelps's Last World
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WATCH: Michael Phelps gives Leon Marchand a standing ovation after
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