Florent Manaudou confirms retirement from competitive swimming
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 7:33 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Florent Manaudou, the six-time Olympic medalist from France, announced his retirement on August 13, 2026, during a broadcast of the European Championships in Paris. The 35-year-old sprinter had previously indicated his intention to retire following the Paris Olympics. Manaudou served as a flagbearer, earning bronze medals in both the 4x100m medley relay and 50m freestyle at the Games. He has expressed that he might have retired earlier if not for the opportunity to compete in Paris.
- •Manaudou retires at age 35 after a notable career.
- •He confirmed his retirement while commentating in Paris.
- •He earned two bronze medals in the recent Paris Olympics.
- •Manaudou holds a record six Olympic medals for France.
- •He initially planned to retire after the Tokyo Olympics.
- 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — Florent Manaudou, Olympic swimming gold medalist for France, confirms retirement
"Florent Manaudou said before the Paris Olympics that he would retire after the Games and made it official on Thursday.
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