Although #MichaelPhelps retired seven years ago, his legacy has continued to tower over swimming.
But on Saturday, Phelps’ last remaining world record was smashed by 21-year-old Leon Marchand at the World Aquatics Championships in #Fukoka , #Japan , as the Frenchman completed the 400 meters individual medley in 4:02.50, shaving an enormous 1.34 seconds off Phelps’ previous mark.
“That was insane, one of the most painful things I’ve done. It was amazing to do it here and the time is crazy,” #LeonMarchand said afterwards, according to the Olympics’ official website, “The best is yet to come.”
