Gretchen Walsh is a Professional American Swimmer. She is the younger sister of fellow National swimmer Alex Walsh. Their parents are Glynis Walsh and father Robert Walsh. Gretchen was born on January 29, 2003, in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, and is also named by her nickname “Big G”. She completed her schooling at Harpeth Hall School in her hometown and held an outstanding record swimming for the school, including setting national high school records in the 50-yard freestyle and the 100-yard freestyle.
Beginning in 2021, Walsh has been attending the University of Virginia, following in the footsteps of her sister Alex Walsh, who was a spectacular swimmer during her time at this University. During her freshman year at the college, she created the NCAA record for the fastest female freshman in the 50-yard freestyle. So far, she has won the NCAA Championship 18 times, has been an NCAA All-American 21 times, ACC Champion 16 times, and an All-ACC 21 times.
Gretchen Walsh 100-Meter Butterfly World Record
Gretchen Walsh holds the World Record in the Women’s 100-meter Butterfly category. Despite her young age, Walsh is considered to be one of the greatest women’s swimmers and her world record is one of the major reasons behind this. On June 15, 2024, during the US Olympic Trials, Gretchen Walsh completed the 100-meter Butterfly long course in 55.18 seconds, which is the fastest by any female swimmer. She did so in Indianapolis, United States.
Before Gretchen Walsh, the record was held by Sarah Sjöström of Sweden who has held the world record five times with timings ranging from 56.44 seconds to her best 55.48 seconds. While Walsh made the world record in June 2024, she went on to beat Sjöström’s score once again in the Paris Summer Olympics itself. In the semi-final of the 100-meter Butterfly category, she completed the track in 55.38 seconds, which is now the fastest 100-meter Butterfly by any female in the Olympic games. She eventually won a silver medal in the category at the ongoing 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.
Gretchen Walsh Personal Best Times
| Event | Time | Competition | Date |
| Women 50 Freestyle | 24.06 | 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials | 22-06-2024 |
| Women 100 Freestyle | 53.13 | 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials | 19-06-2024 |
| Women 200 Freestyle | 02:01.1 | Mare Nostrum - Trofeu Internacional Ciutat de Barcelona 2019 | 15-06-2019 |
| Women 50 Backstroke | 27.54 | 2023 Phillips 66 | 29-06-2023 |
| Women 100 Backstroke | 59.8 | Phillips 66 National Championships (50m) 2022 | 29-07-2022 |
| Women 50 Butterfly | 25.11 | 2023 Phillips 66 | 28-06-2023 |
| Women 100 Butterfly | 55.18 | 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials | 15-06-2024 |
| Women 200 Medley | 02:15.7 | Mare Nostrum - Trofeu Internacional Ciutat de Barcelona 2019 | 16-06-2019 |
| Women 4x100 Freestyle Relay | 03:30.2 | Olympic Games Paris 2024 | 27-07-2024 |
| Women 4x200 Freestyle Relay | 07:57.9 | Junior Pan Pacific Swimming Championships 2018 | 24-08-2018 |
| Women 4x100 Medley Relay | 03:52.1 | World Aquatics Championships - Fukuoka 2023 | 30-07-2023 |
| Mixed 4x100 Freestyle Relay | 03:25.9 | 7th FINA World Junior Swimming Championships 2019 | 22-08-2019 |
| Mixed 4x100 Medley Relay | 03:44.8 | 7th FINA World Junior Swimming Championships 2019 | 21-08-2019 |
FAQ's On Gretchen Walsh 100 Fly
A. Yes, Gretchen Walsh and Alex Walsh are sisters.
A. Gretchen Walsh is 21 years old. She was born on January 29, 2003.
A. Gretchen Walsh is attending the University of Virginia.
A. Gretchen Walsh was raised in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
