American freestyle and butterfly sprinter whose extraordinary 100m freestyle split and world record performance in the 100m butterfly made Paris 2024 one of the most spectacular individual meetings in swimming history.
Gretchen Walsh is an American swimmer who shattered the 100m butterfly world record at the 2024 US Olympic Trials, producing one of the most extraordinary performances in women's swimming history. Her exceptional power and technique in butterfly, combined with her competitive intensity, have established her as one of the most exciting young swimmers in America.
World record holder in 100m butterfly and multiple sprint events
How They Played
Explosive underwater dolphin kick, exceptional closing speed, technical precision
Lasting Impact
Rising star who revolutionized butterfly technique and sprint swimming