Gretchen Walsh on Going 52: “That’s been a goal of mine since I was 16”

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In her first LCM final since the Paris Olympics, Gretchen Walsh not only won the women’s 100 free in an absolutely stacked field, but she did so in a personal best. Walsh hit the wall in 52.91, not only the fastest she’s ever been but also the world record holder’s first time under the 53-second barrier. Watch her reaction to hitting this landmark barrier below:

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swimfan#1
5 hours ago

Great job Gretchen!

Swimmerj
6 hours ago

She seems to be a very open person generally, which is awesome and refreshing, but she has been particularly open on social media, podcasts, etc., about being haunted by this event. It’s really cool to see that she has stuck with it, worked on her confidence, and is now excelling with it.

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