Warm weather across France attracted large crowds to the Gironde coastline in the southwest despite dangerous sea conditions.

French Olympic swimming champion Yannick Agnel will stand trial on charges of rape and sexual assault on the 13-year-old daughter of his former coach, the prosecutor general’s office in Colmar said ...

SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — French swimmer Léon Marchand starts Olympic flame’s journey to the Stade de France for the Paris Games closing ceremony. Stay connected with the most up-to-date coverage of ...

MONTPELLIER, France (AP) — French swimmer Yannick Agnel is unlikely to defend his 200-meter freestyle Olympic title after a timing controversy ruled him out of contention. Agnel posted the third best ...

EINDHOVEN, Netherlands ” Alain Bernard broke the world record in the 100-meter freestyle for the second time in two days Saturday, setting a new mark of 47.50 seconds in the final at the European ...

Swimming sensation Léon Marchand appears to have inspired a little of the French ideal of "fraternité" that may have felt in short supply in the host nation during a time of sharp recent political ...

France's Agnel Yannick celebrates winning the men's 200m freestyle final swimming event at the London 2012 Olympic Games on July 30, 2012 in London. AFP PHOTO / ODD ...