Alex 'Alexandra' Walsh is a Professional American Swimmer and an Olympic medalist having won a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the 200-meter Women’s Individual medley, the category where she has again qualified for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Besides, she has won four medals at the World Aquatics Championship including three gold, and has won six medals at the World Swimming Championships including three gold medals there as well.
Walsh had previously won three medals at the Pan American Games, a silver at the World Junior Championships, and three gold at the Junior Pan Pacific Championships. She had attended the high school at Harpeth High School and completed her graduation from the prestigious University of Virginia. During her collegiate career, Walsh was a 19-time NCAA Champion and a 26-time ACC Champion, which is the most in the history of ACC. Furthermore, she was a 27-time All-American and 26-time All-ACC representing the Univesity of Virginia.
Alex Walsh Family Origins
The parents of Alex Walsh are reportedly both American nationals and no details of their background and origin are known. Both her parents grew up in the United States and completed their studies here.
Alex Walsh Parents
Robert and Glynis Walsh are the parents of Alex Walsh. Walsh was born on July 31, 2001, in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. When their older daughter was 12, the family moved to Greenwich, Connecticut. The next year, however, the family moved back to Nashville to support the swimming needs of the Walsh sisters.
Who is the father of Alex Walsh?
Robert Walsh is the father of Alex Walsh. He had attended the University of Tennessee for his graduation and resided in the town for a long time, where both of his daughters were born and spent the first decade of their lives, and then came back to train with the Nashville Aquatics Club. Reportedly, he is involved in real estate.
Who is the mother of Alex Walsh?
Glynis Walsh is Alex Walsh's mother. Before Alex and her sister, their mother was the swimmer in the Walsh family, having represented the Boston College Women’s swimming team as the captain in 1993.
Alex Walsh Siblings
Alex Walsh has one younger sister Gretchen Walsh. She was born on January 29, 2003, and is a professional swimmer like her older sister. Also known as “Big G”, she also attended Harpeth High School and the University of Virginia like Alex. At the age of 21, Gretchen created the women’s world record in the 100-meter butterfly at 55.18 and the Olympic record at 55.38 seconds. Gretchen has, so far, won two silver medals at the Olympic games, three medals at the World Championships, and six gold at the World Junior Swimming Championships.
Alex Walsh Boyfriend
Alex Walsh is dating George Mabry. He is an Investment Banking Associate at Aberdeen Advisors. The couple have been dating since 2018. Mabry has attended the Montgomery Bell Academy and The University of the South.
Alex Walsh Family FAQs
A. The Walsh sisters hail from Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
A. Alex Walsh attended the University of Virginia.
A. Alex Walsh grew up in Nashville, Tennessee, and spent around a year in Greenwich, Connecticut.
A. Yes, Alex Walsh has qualified for the Paris Olympics in the Women’s 200-meter individual medley.
