Leon Marchand broke the 200m medley world record with a time of 1:52.69 minutes at the World Aquatics Championships on Wednesday.
He surpassed American Ryan Lochte's 2011 record of 1:54.00 minutes.
What happened?
The French swimmer felt good during preparation and knew he would get close to the record.
He clocked 1 minute 52.69 seconds in the men's semi-finals.
Why it matters for Leon Marchand
Marchand won four individual gold medals at his home Games last summer.
He is only competing in the medley events in Singapore.
"I can't believe it right now," Marchand said.
What comes next?
Marchand's performance makes him a strong contender for the final.
He will look to continue his success in the medley events.
The World Aquatics Championships will feature more exciting events.
Marchand's record-breaking time is a significant achievement.
He has been training hard and it paid off.
The French swimmer is happy with his decision to compete in Singapore.
"Probably the right decision, so happy to be here," he said.
The crowd was excited to see Marchand break the record.
His time of 1:52.69 minutes is a new benchmark for the 200m medley event.
Marchand's success is a testament to his hard work and dedication.
He will look to continue his success in the upcoming events.
The World Aquatics Championships will be an exciting competition.
Marchand's record-breaking performance is a highlight of the championships.
He has set a new standard for the 200m medley event.
The French swimmer is a strong contender for the gold medal.
His time of 1:52.69 minutes is an impressive achievement.