“Obviously the goal is always to win and Leon is a great competitor,” Foster said.
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Meanwhile, Marchand is set to defend her world title in the 200m individual medley this week in Fukuoka. He will also compete in the 200m butterfly, although his participation in the 200m breaststroke is still undecided.
On the other hand, China still leads the medal standings at the 2023 FINA Aquatics World Championships with 15 gold, 5 silver, and 5 bronze. China stands firmly ahead of Australia with 5 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze, and Japan with 4 gold, 1 silver, and 4 bronze.