Maxime Grousset wins silver in the 100m butterfly at the World Championships, the world record for Noè Ponti

If Noè Ponti completed his swim to win this 100m butterfly and offer himself, as a bonus, the world record with a time of 47''71, the Frenchman worked to reach second position, behind the Swiss. In contact with Matthew Temple for the entire race, Grousset completed the last 25 meters faster to beat the Australian at the finish. Grousset brings France its fourth medal of the competition – the first among men – after Béryl Gastaldello's three podiums. With this medal, the native of Nouméa continues a good series. During the last seven International Championships, from Budapest 2022 to Budapest 2024, including the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and bronze in the 4 x 100m medley, the Frenchman has always pocketed a medal.