Léon Marchand, 21, won the 200 yards during the American university championship in Federal Way (State of Washington) This is his third consecutive title in the university championship event. The Frenchman was also part of three winning relays (400 free, 400 medley and 200 medley) His exploits, just over four months before the Paris Olympic Games, have earned him the distinction of being named PAC-12 swimmer for the third consecutive year.

He is expected to participate for Arizona State in the NCAA finals from March 27 to 30 in Indianapolis.