Leon Marchand dominates the 2024 Olympic blue track, how rich is he compared to Michael Phelps?

At the 2024 Olympics, Leon Marchand has always received support from Michael Phelps in all aspects. Including in the 400m individual medley race as well as most recently the 200m individual medley event taking place on August 3. In the 200m individual medley event, the French swimmer absolutely defeated opponents Duncan Scott (England) and Wang Shun (China) to win the gold medal with a time of 1 minute 54.06 seconds, breaking the Olympic record.

Leon Marchand dominates the 2024 Olympic green track

This is Leon Marchand's fourth gold medal at the 2024 Olympics, helping the French swimming team rise to third place in swimming, equal in gold medals with the US swimming team, but behind because of fewer silver medals (1 compared to 11). The Australian swimming team is still leading with 7 gold medals and 5 silver medals before the final competition day on August 4.

Leon Marchand's 200m and 400m individual medley gold medals at the 2024 Olympics broke the Olympic records set by Michael Phelps at Beijing 2008, showing that he is completely worthy of being the successor to the American super swimmer.

Leon Marchand and Michael Phelps both have the same coach, Bob Bowman (American). Leon Marchand's other two gold medals were in the 200m breaststroke and butterfly, also breaking Olympic records. With that, the 22-year-old athlete born in Toulouse, France, has become the athlete with the most gold medals at the 2024 Olympics.

"Marchand has shown his talent in many events, especially excellent in the individual medley and butterfly events. His achievements at the European and World Championships (2022 and 2023) have helped this swimmer promise to become one of the brightest young stars at the 2024 Olympics. The truth has happened, Marchand dominated the 2024 Olympic blue track with 4 gold medals, Michael Phelps has officially had a successor", Marca (Spain) expressed.

Michael Phelps honored Leon Marchand at the 2023 world championships in Fukuoka, Japan, where the athlete also won 3 gold medals and 1 silver medal in the events he just won at the 2024 Olympics.

"However, to become one of the richest athletes in the world like Michael Phelps (who has a net worth of over $100 million and many other investments), Marchand's journey has only just begun.

Marchand has earned significant prize money from his victories in various international competitions. But the 22-year-old French swimmer's current net worth is estimated to be between $2 million and $3 million (as of 2024). This includes earnings from prize money, sponsorships, endorsement deals and his professional contracts," Marca said.

"But in the near future, right after the 2024 Olympics, Leon Marchand's financial income is certainly promising to increase dramatically. His achievements in winning gold medals and dominating the blue track will help increase his current net worth significantly. In addition, Marchand's marketability as a top athlete can attract more famous sponsorship and endorsement contracts," Marca emphasized.

Many celebrities came to watch Leon Marchand compete at the 2024 Olympics

Including French President Emmanuel Macron (pictured above)

"Marchand is on track to surpass Michael Phelps' records, although challenging the American swimmer's legacy of 23 Olympic gold medals is extremely difficult and a huge task.

But Marchand has shown that he can carve out his own legendary status in the world of swimming. Marchand’s current net worth reflects his remarkable talent and hard work in the pool, as he continues to compete and succeed at the highest level. From there, financial success will follow.

Obviously, this swimmer has a very promising future ahead, not only conquering Michael Phelps' achievements, but also surpassing his financial income," Marca newspaper expressed.

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