Why Leon Marchand “ONLY” Went 1:46.91 in the 200 Breast Final

By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam

2023 NCAA DIVISION I MEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS

• March 22-25, 2023
• Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center | Minneapolis, MN
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Leon Marchand had a historic weekend, capping it off with a 1:46.91 in the 200 Breast to become the first man to swim under the 1:47 barrier. It’s important to remember that while this may not have been *as* sensational as Leon’s other swims, this is still an incredible swim and the fastest performance in history.

Leon swam the fastest performance ever in 6 different events over the course of 72 hours, which makes some people (everyone) tired. So as he moved through the meet, I’m sure he was feeling not quite as fresh as he was one day 1 or 2 (or 3, especially after swimming a 3:28 400 IM).

So hats off to Leon for making history and here’s to what is hopefully many more historic swims.

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