PARIS — Léon Marchand won’t compete at the short course swimming world championships next month.
The four-time Olympic champion from France said on Saturday he needs rest after an intense year.
The 22-year-old Marchand won five medals – four of them gold – at the Paris Olympics this summer.
“I’ve done a lot of big competitions and I’m exhausted,” Marchand said. “It’s time for me to step back, train hard and start preparing future challenges. I know you will understand and I’m excited for what’s ahead.”
The short course worlds are scheduled from Dec. 10-15 in Budapest, Hungary.
