Alex Walsh is a Professional American Swimmer. She was born on July 31, 2001, in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Walsh's mother, Glynis Walsh is a former professional swimmer herself. Alex Walsh’s sister Gretchen Walsh is also a professional swimmer, competing at the International level. The Walsh family moved to Greenwich, Connecticut, when Alex was a kid, and was raised there. Walsh attended the Greenwich Elementary School where she began swimming.
The family moved back to Nashville during her teen years and there she attended the Harpeth Hall School. Following a spectacular high school swimming career, Walsh began her collegiate career at the University of Virginia. There, she helped the University win the NCAA Championships for four consecutive years from 2021 to 2024. At the same time, she became prominent in the international circuit with continuous great performances in crucial tournaments.
Alex Walsh Olympic Medal Wins
Alex Walsh has won a silver medal at the Olympic games. She competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the 200-meter individual medley. She clocked in a time of 2:08.65, which was second to Yui Ohashi of Japan by just a mere 0.13 seconds.
Alex Walsh Medal Breakdown
Olympic Games
| Event Name | Category | Medals | Year |
| Tokyo Olympics | 200-meter Individual Medley | Silver | 2021 |
World Championship
| Event Name | Category | Medals | Year |
| Budapest Championship | 200-meter Individual | Gold | 2022 |
| Budapest Championship | 4x200 Freestyle Medley | Gold | 2022 |
| Budapest Championship | 4x100 Medley Relay | Gold | 2022 |
| Japan Championship | 200-meter Medley | Silver | 2023 |
World Swimming Championship
| Event | Category | Medals | Year |
| Australia Championship | 4x50 Freestyle Relay | Gold | 2022 |
| Australia Championship | 4x100 Medley Relay | Gold | 2022 |
| Australia Championship | 4x50 Medley Relay | Gold | 2022 |
| Australia Championship | Women 200 Medley | Silver | 2022 |
| Australia Championship | Women 4x50 Relay | Silver | 2022 |
| Australia Championship | Women 4x200 Freestyle | Bronze | 2022 |
Swimming World Cup
| Country | Category | Medals | Year |
| Japan | Mixed 4x50 Medley Relay | Silver | 2017 |
| Japan | Mixed 4x50 Freestyle | Bronze | 2017 |
| Singapore | Women 100 Backstroke | Bronze | 2017 |
| Singapore | Mixed 4x50 Freestyle | Bronze | 2017 |
Pan American Games
| Country | Category | Medals | Year |
| Lima | Women 200 Backstroke | Gold | 2019 |
| Lima | Women 200 Medley | Gold | 2019 |
| Lima | Women 4x200 Freestyle Relay | Gold | 2019 |
Alex Walsh Olympic Appearances
Alex Walsh first competed at the Olympic Games in 2020 at the Tokyo Summer Olympics. She competed in the Women's 200m Individual Medley category and won a silver medal after clocking in at 2:08.65, which was a mere 0.13 seconds behind the Gold Medalist Yui Ohashi. In 2024, she qualified to represent the USA again in the 200-meter individual medley category.
Alex Walsh Medals FAQs
A. Alex Walsh grew up in Nashville, Tennesse, and had also stayed a while in Greenwich, Connecticut during her childhood.
A. Yes, Alex Walsh and Gretchen Walsh are sisters.
A. Robert and Glynis Walsh are the parents of Alex and Gretchen Walsh.
A. Alex and Gretchen Walsh are sisters, not twins. Alex Walsh was born on July 31, 2001, while Gretchen was born on January 29, 2003.
A. Alex Walsh stands at 6 ft 0 in (183 cm).
