The fact
The French swimmer, Olympic gold medalist in 2024, is focusing on other events to optimize his performance.
Yohann Ndoye Brouard, 5th in the heats, was eliminated due to national quotas.
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Why it matters
Cette décision stratégique permet à Marchand de se concentrer sur ses spécialités (4 nages) et d’éviter une surcharge physique avant les prochaines compétitions internationales.