French swimmer Léon Marchand made history by winning his first Olympic gold medal in the men's 400m individual medley at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

With a time of 4:02.95, he not only secured the gold but also set a new Olympic record, surpassing the previous record held by Michael Phelps.

Marchand expressed his excitement, stating it was a lifelong dream to compete in the Olympics, especially in front of a home crowd.

The atmosphere in the Paris La Défense Arena was electric, with fans cheering him on throughout the race.

After his victory, he celebrated with a lap of honor, soaking in the moment and looking forward to his upcoming events in the 200m breaststroke and butterfly.

Marchand's achievement marks him as the seventh French swimmer to become an Olympic champion.