Marchand, Moluh and Vanotterdijk claim European swimming titles in Saint-Denis
Léon Marchand, Mary-Ambre Moluh, and Roos Vanotterdijk secured gold medals during the European Aquatics Championships in Saint-Denis.
Swimmers delivered standout performances at the European Aquatics Championships at the Olympic Aquatics Centre in Saint-Denis.
France celebrated multiple victories, highlighted by quadruple Olympic champion Léon Marchand securing his first continental title with a win in the men's 200-metre butterfly. French swimmer Mary-Ambre Moluh followed by taking gold in the women's 100-metre backstroke in 57.94 seconds, setting a new continental record, while teammate Pauline Mahieu earned the bronze medal in the same final.
Belgium’s Roos Vanotterdijk also continued a successful championship run. After successfully defending her European title in the 100-metre butterfly, the 21-year-old swimmer captured a bronze medal in the 200-metre individual medley with a time of 2:10.10.
Sources: Le Figaro, Libération, Le Monde, Le Soir, RTBF Info
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