Magnificent Marchand makes history on day 5 of Olympics • FRANCE 24 English

France's Léon Marchand breaks the Olympic record in both the 200m breaststroke and 200m butterfly, sending the home fans wild. The triathlon finally takes place in the River Seine, amid much controversy. It's a gold rush for Great Britain. Meanwhile, French BMX star Anthony Jeanjean has to settle for bronze. Over in the Val-d'Oise region, our reporter visits the United States' "medal factory". Finally, it's a historic day for Guatemala as they win their first ever Olympic gold medal.
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