Leon Marchand injured, withdraws from
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Leon Marchand injured, withdraws from French championships ahead of European Championships

French Olympic hero Leon Marchand is injured and unable to compete - in the middle of the selection meet for the home European Championships in August. Now it remains to be seen how many events the swimming star will be allowed to compete in at the upcoming championships.

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Marchand missed yesterday's final in the French championships in the 200-metre breaststroke - one of the disciplines in which he previously won Olympic gold and a final that also served as a qualifier for the European Championships.

The star has already secured his place at the European Championships in the 400-metre medley and was scheduled to qualify for five more events. So that won't be the case.

He could still be selected for more European Championships if all qualifying spots are not filled before the French Championships end, provided he has recovered from the injury.

The 24-year-old became one of France's great heroes during the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he won four gold medals on home soil.

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