Gretchen Walsh’s impressive performance at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials has solidified her status as a top contender for the gold medal in the 100 butterfly at the upcoming Olympic Games. In the morning session, Walsh broke the world record in the event with a time of 56 seconds, surpassing her previous best of 56.18 from April 2024’s San Antonio Pro Swim Series. This was a significant improvement from her prelims time of 55.94, which she clocked in during the semi-finals of the women’s 100 butterfly, where she broke Sarah Sjostrom’s previous world record time of 55.48 with a time of 55.18.
Walsh’s impressive performance showed significant improvement both in her first and second 50s compared to her previous races, and she now holds the title for the fastest 100 butterfly swimmer of all time.
Joining Walsh in the race for gold are top performers such as Sarah Sjostrom, Maggie MacNeil, Zhang Yufei, and Torri Huske. The field is stacked with talent, but Walsh’s speed and consistency in the pool make her a strong favorite to take home the top spot.
Overall, Walsh’s record-breaking performance at the U.S. Olympic Trials showcased her incredible talent and potential as a world-class swimmer.
The competition for gold in this event will be fierce, but Gretchen Walsh has proven herself to be a formidable contender after breaking two world records during qualification and achieving an impressive semi-final performance
