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European Swimming Championships: Mary-Ambre Moluh Crowned 100m Backstroke Champion, Pauline Mahieu Takes Bronze

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mary-Ambre Moluh won gold in the 100m backstroke at the European Swimming Championships, while Pauline Mahieu secured bronze.
  • The article also touches on issues of low attendance at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
  • It further discusses swimmer Lรฉon Marchand's potential in his upcoming individual events after a strong performance in a relay.

At the European Swimming Championships, Mary-Ambre Moluh claimed the gold medal in the 100m backstroke, adding another achievement to the French team's performance. Pauline Mahieu also contributed to the medal count, securing a bronze in her event.

Separately, the article highlights a concerning issue at the European Athletics Championships held in Birmingham, where spectator stands have been notably sparse. This low attendance is described as an unprecedented situation, particularly in a country with a strong tradition in athletics, raising questions about the reasons behind this "fiasco."

In swimming news, French swimmer Lรฉon Marchand is generating significant excitement. Following a powerful performance in the 4x200m freestyle relay, where he was part of a silver medal-winning team, expectations are high for his individual races. Marchand himself expressed surprise at his speed, stating, "I didn't know I could swim that fast." He is now considered a strong contender for gold in both the 200m butterfly and 400m freestyle events.

I didn't know I could swim that fast.

โ€” Lรฉon MarchandExpressing surprise at his own performance after a relay race at the European Swimming Championships.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.