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Leon Marchand Shares Thoughts on 1:55.68 200 IM that Broke Phelps’ 2012 Pro Swim Record

2023 PRO SWIM SERIES – WESTMONT

Leon Marchand surprised himself in his last swim of the weekend in Westmont, blasting a 1:55.68 200 IM that broke the Pro Swim Series record from 2012 held by Michael Phelps. Marchand said he wasn’t worried about the first 100, knowing he trains a lot of breaststroke and can use that strength to take over the race, which is exactly what the NCAA champion did.

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greeangel
1 year ago

Of course, he’s very strong in breaststroke but I think he wouldn’t have to rely just on his breastroke. He must be able to be at the same level, or even ahead, of a Foster or a Casas halfway through. If he wants to achieve big times. And Foster, Casas and the others will also continue to progress in breasstroke.
Also, does anyone know if Marchand will be taking part in the final leg of the Pro Swim Series in May at Mission Viejo ?

Viking Steve
1 year ago

Umm… It may not just be Phelps 400IM WR on watch… Lochte’s 200IM WR could be on watch before Marchand is done…

phelpsfan
Reply to  Viking Steve
1 year ago

400 IM WR not happening

Last edited 1 year ago by phelpsfan
Ragnar
Reply to  phelpsfan
1 year ago

Sub 4 minutes is worth arguing against, but Leon is taking that record before 2025

phelpsfan
Reply to  Ragnar
1 year ago

No he isn’t.

Last edited 1 year ago by phelpsfan
Anonymous
Reply to  phelpsfan
1 year ago

You do realize Marchand is already within half a second of it and by all accounts, he’s even faster now, right?

greeangel
1 year ago
Of course, he is very strong in breaststroke, but I think he will not be able to rest forever on his breaststroke. He must be able to be at the same level, or even ahead, of a Foster or a Casas halfway through. If he wants to achieve big times. And Foster, Casas and the others will also progress in breaststroke.
Also, does anyone know if Marchand will be taking part in the final leg of the Pro Swim series in May at Mission Viejo?

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