Amaury Leveaux

Paul Biedermann

Lucas returns to France coaching fold for Euros

Controversial coach Philippe Lucas will return to the France coaching setup for the duration of the European short-course swimming championships in Chartres next month after a five-year absence from the national fold.
 

More gold for China as records tumble in pool

China surged clear at the top of the Olympic medals table on Sunday, as two world records fell in the pool on a night when France stunned swimming's superpowers to take a dramatic relay gold.
 

France upset Americans in freestyle relay stunner

Yannick Agnel stormed home to touch out Ryan Lochte and give France victory over the United States in the men's 4x100m freestyle relay at the Olympics for the first time here Sunday.
 

France in stunning 4x100 freestyle relay win

France pulled off an upset victory over the United States to claim the men's 4x100 freestyle relay gold medal at the Olympics for the first time here Sunday.
 

Magnini back to edge out emotional Bernard

Filippo Magnini stole the headlines at the European championships on Friday, the Italian 100m freestyle world champion in 2005 and 2007 claiming his first title in five years.
 

Glamour pair experience differing fortunes in pool

Swimming's glamour German couple Paul Biedermann and his girlfriend Britta Steffen took gold and silver medals here at the European Championships on Wednesday.
 

France picks 29 swimmers for Olympics

France wound up its national swimming championships on Sunday, choosing 29 swimmers to represent the country at the London Olympics.
 

Manaudou ready to give up Olympic place to friend

Former Olympic champion Laure Manaudou booked a second spot at the London Games on Saturday after winning the 200 metres backstroke, but then offered to give up her berth to her close friend.
 

Bernard to miss 100m freestyle Olympic defence

Olympic 100 metres freestyle champion Alain Bernard will not defend his title at the London Games this summer after failing to secure a qualifying spot at the French national championships Thursday.
 

French five poised for 100m showdown

Five French sprinters will tussle for two 100m freestyle spots at the London Olympics on Thursday, including 2008 Beijing gold medallist Alain Bernard.
 

Manaudou qualifies for Olympics backstroke

Former Olympic champion Laure Manaudou secured her ticket for the 2012 London Games Tuesday after claiming the French title in the 100 metres backstroke.
 

Phelps beats Cavic and sets new world record

Michael Phelps beat Milorad Cavic to the punch again, and this time he earned a clear decision by smashing the 50-second barrier in the 100m butterfly final at the World Championships.
 

Phelps rises to challenge in triumph over Cavic

Michael Phelps beat Milorad Cavic to the punch again on Saturday, and this time he earned a clear decision by smashing the 50-second barrier in the 100m butterfly final at the World Championships.
 

Phelps beats Cavic and sets new world record

Michael Phelps beat Milorad Cavic to the punch again, and this time he earned a clear decision by smashing the 50-second barrier in the 100m butterfly final at the World Championships.
 

Phelps rises to challenge in triumph over Cavic

Michael Phelps beat Milorad Cavic to the punch again on Saturday, and this time he earned a clear decision by smashing the 50-second barrier in the 100m butterfly final at the World Championships.
 

Phelps rises to challenge in triumph over Cavic

Michael Phelps beat Milorad Cavic to the punch again on Saturday, and this time it was a clear decision.
 

Cavic enters semis at swimming World Championships

Serbia's Milorad Cavic moved a step closer to a rematch with Michael Phelps in the 100m butterfly on Friday as he led the way into the semi-finals at the swimming World Championships.
 

Cavic enters semis at swimming World Championships

Serbia's Milorad Cavic moved a step closer to a rematch with Michael Phelps in the 100m butterfly on Friday as he led the way into the semi-finals at the swimming World Championships.
 

Cavic enters semis at swimming World Championships

Serbia's Milorad Cavic moved a step closer to a rematch with Michael Phelps in the 100m butterfly on Friday as he led the way into the semi-finals at the swimming World Championships.
 

Phelps shares spotlight with suits at worlds

World greatest swimmer has to share spotlight with soon-to-be-obsolete suits at worlds. Michael Phelps will have to share the spotlight at these world championships. Those sleek-but-soon-to-be-obsolete bodysuits are having their last hurrah.
 

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Amaury Leveaux
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Amaury Leveaux on winning the silver medal in the 50m at the 2008 Olympics
Personal information
Full nameAmaury Leveaux
Nationality France
Stroke(s)Freestyle, Butterfly
ClubMulhouse ON
Date of birth2 December 1985 (1985-12-02) (age 24)
Place of birthBelfort, France
Height2.02 m (6 ft 7+12 in)
Weight88 kilograms (190 lb)