Since July 27, the Paris La Défense Arena has been hosting the swimming events in front of an enthusiastic public. While many await Florent Manaudou's entry into the competition, French fans are already smiling, thanks in particular to the phenomenon Léon Marchand. The young swimmer has already won his first gold medal in the 400 m 4-swim!
Paris 2024 Olympics: Léon Marchand, grandiose Olympic champion in the 400m 4-swimming event
The greatest hope of French swimming, Léon Marchand got off to a perfect start at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with an exceptional gold medal in his favorite discipline, the 400m 4-swim. [Read more]
While the show is obviously on in the pool, some spectators and TV viewers have noticed a strange habit among some of the athletes. Before the race, several of them arrive around the pool wrapped up in a long down jacket. So, is it really that cold at the Paris La Défense Arena? Why do Olympic swimmers dress so warmly just before the race?
In fact, this down jacket simply keeps athletes warm. This is because, before entering the pool, they have to wait several minutes in a so-called"call room". They then leave this room to enter the pool and compete. But during this short phase, swimmers are exposed to air currents. So, to ensure that their muscles retain the warmth acquired during the warm-up period, many athletes choose to don a down jacket to keep warm.
Because warmth is good for athletes; in particular, it facilitates vasodilation. Wearing a down jacket promotes blood circulation. As a result, swimmers can enter the pool in top condition and excel in their bid for a title at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games!
It's one of the most watched disciplines at the Summer Olympics: swimming is the water sport of all records. At the Paris Olympics in 2024, the competition will be held at Paris La Défense Arena, along with the Paralympics 2024 para-swimming events from August 29. [Read more]
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games land in the capital from August 28 to September 8. What about the para-swimming events? Who are the medal-winning athletes and teams in these disciplines? We tell you all about it! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: Léon Marchand, grandiose Olympic champion in the 400m 4-swimming event
Paris 2024 Olympics: history, records, events... swimming at the Olympic & Paralympic Games
