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European swimming championships: France take silver in men's 4 x 200m freestyle relay

Léon Marchand France silver the European Championships

Cover image: France's Leon Marchand (L) and teammates react after winning the silver medal in the final of the men's 4x200m freestyle relay swimming event during the LEN European Aquatics Championships at the Olympic Aquatic Centre in Saint-Denis, northern suburbs of Paris, on August 10, 2026. © Julien de Rosa, AFP

The French men’s 400 x 200m freestyle relay team won silver at the European Championships. On his return to France, Léon Marchand posted the world’s best time of the year in the 200m.

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In athletics, Étienne Daguinos won the bronze medal in the 5,000 metres at the European Championships. Jimmy Gressier finished fourth. In football, Yan Diomandé took part in his first training session with Real Madrid. Gianni Infantino and FIFA remain under fire. In basketball, Tony Parker is set to coach a former team-mate, Patty Mills.

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