French Swimmer Léon Marchand Joins Nike’s Elite Roster of International Athletes — NIKE, Inc.

Nike is asserting the addition of French swimmer Léon Marchand, a four-time Olympic gold medalist and five-time world champion, to its unparalleled roster of world athletes.

At 23 years previous, Léon has already rewritten the historical past of swimming — demonstrating an unshakable dedication to progress, each within the water and past. In partnering with Nike, he joins a embellished athlete roster fueled by the model’s holistic, industry-leading assist and longstanding dedication to innovation, all in service of athletes.

“I’ve always admired Nike: the energy, the culture, the values,” says Léon. “Joining this team is a dream and a new beginning.”

Léon was a dominant drive within the 2024 Olympic Games, claiming gold within the 200-meter breaststroke, butterfly and medley, together with the 400-meter medley. He was the 2022 and 2023 world champion in each the 200-meter and 400-meter medley, additionally profitable the 2023 world championship within the 200-meter butterfly. Further, he received 9 races throughout disciplines within the 2024 Swimming World Cup.

Beyond his accomplishments within the pool, Léon is understood for his curiosity and creativity — producing music, exploring motion and approaching efficiency via a singular lens. His pursuits throughout disciplines replicate a brand new form of athlete, one which defies previous labels.

Léon’s partnership with Nike additionally begins at a defining second. Together with fellow countrymen and Nike athletes Kylian Mbappé and Victor Wembanyama, two of probably the most influential opponents of their time, Léon embodies a brand new technology of French athletes who transcend sport. Individually, they dominate of their disciplines. Collectively, they signify a brand new profitable mindset that’s artistic, dedicated and centered on the long run.

Further, Léon’s partnership announcement displays Nike’s five-decade historical past because the model of athletes and its continued dedication to inspiring and uplifting the following technology via partnerships, innovation and storytelling that transfer the world ahead via the ability of sport.

“It’s awesome for me, as a swimmer, to work with Nike to grow my sport with athletes and fans around the world,” says Léon. “That’s a really exciting challenge for me, and I know that my partnership with Nike will help me make an impact in swimming for years to come.”