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Olympic hero Leon Marchand credits fans for success

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Jonathan Crane | Dana Sumlaji in Paris
August 7, 2024

The biggest star of the Paris Olympics so far is French swimmer Leon Marchand. He sat down for an exclusive interview with DW and credited his fans for helping propel him to glory.

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