Gretchen Walsh

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2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Women’s 100 Free Field Loaded With Talent

Full Name:	Gretchen Walsh
Nationality:	United States
Status:	Active

Gretchen Walsh is a competitive swimmer who represents the United States internationally. She is a 3x individual NCAA champion and NCAA-record holder as a part of the 200 free, 400 free, 200 medley, and 400 medley relays with Virginia. In 2024 Walsh set the 100 fly world record in the Olympic Trials semifinals before securing her first Olympic bid in the final. Gretchen first appeared on SwimSwam at the age of 12, the same age that her sister Alex Walsh made her first appearance. Soon after that, Gretchen went on to break numerous NAG records, both as an individual and in relays. Youngest Under 22 On March 3, 2018, at the Southern Premiere in Nashville, Tennessee, Gretchen broke the 22 second barrier in the 50 free for the first time in her career, touching the wall at 21.85. That was not only a best time, but also set the NAG for 15-16 girls. Oddly enough, Gretchen had already been under the old 15-16 NAG of 22.04 (22.00), but she had only been 14 when she had posted that time, so it wasn't eligible for the 15-16 record. This made Gretchen the youngest female to ever break 22 seconds in the 50 free. 2018 US Nationals In …

2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Women’s 100 Free Field Loaded With Talent

Simone Manuel spearheads an absolutely loaded lineup in the women’s 100 free at US Nationals.

The Nashville Summer League City Championship is Crazy

Sisters Gretchen and Alex Walsh (above) will use a summer league championship as a final tuneup for USA Swimming’s National Championships this summer.

Reilman Hits PR, Becomes #4 in US 2018 Rankings in 200 Back in Athens

Reilman’s PR of 1:58.87 was a best time, moving him right behind Clark Beach in the U.S. rankings.

Erika Brown Swims Lifetime Best 50 Free on Day 2 of Bulldog Grand Slam

Brown has now swum lifetime bests in the 50 free 4 times in 2018 alone.

2018 U.S. National Championships: Dahlia Can Challenge Own 50 Fly AR

Kelsi Dahlia’s 25.48 AR is in danger, thanks to, well, herself.

2018 U.S. Nationals Previews: After Manuel, Spots Wide Open In W 50 FR

Simone Manuel is the clear #1 in the women’s 50 free, but behind her the remaining spots are wide open.

Alex Walsh Goes 1:01 100 Back on Day 2 of NAC Summer Sizzler

12 year old Jenna Brown won the girls 11-12 100 fly with a 1:07.06, knocking over 1.5 seconds off her previous best of 1:08.69.

16 Year Old Ella Nelson Posts 1:09.8 100 Breast at NAC Summer Sizzler

Mallory Comerford posted winning times of 1:59.38 and 59.87 in the 200 free and 100 fly.

Oleksiak Doubles Up, Thormeyer Upsets Dressel To Close Mel Zajac

Penny Oleksiak had a pair of wins on the final night of the Mel Zajac Jr. International meet, including a new best time in the 200 fly.

Caeleb Dressel Mike Lewis

Walsh, Berkoff Blast Bests, Dressel Goes 28.8 50 BR At Mel Zajac Day 3

Caeleb Dressel swam the 50 breast in 28.85 at day 3 prelims at the Mel Zajac meet in Vancouver.

Lochte Hits 1:58.90 200 IM On Day 2 Of Mel Zajac Jr. International

Ryan Lochte posted a very impressive 1:58.90 in the 200 IM at the Mel Zajac Jr. International meet in Vancouver.

Walsh, Berkoff Establish Best Times At Day 2 Prelims of Mel Zajac

Gretchen Walsh blasted a 25.46 PB in the women’s 50 free at day 2 prelims in Vancouver.

Swimmer Caeleb Dressel by Mike Lewis

Dressel Doubles, Lochte & Stadden Impress On Day 1 Of Mel Zajac

Caeleb Dressel established season best times in the 200 free and 50 fly on day 1 of the Mel Zajac Jr. International meet in Vancouver.

USA Swimming Announces Junior Teams for Mel Zajac Meet, Mare Nostrum

USA Swimming has announced rosters of its top 18-and-under talents to compete at the Mel Zajac International Meet and the Mare Nostrum tour in June.

Atlanta Classic Set for May 18-20; Dressel and Lochte Expected to Race

Among the headliners are American record holder, and perhaps the most exciting swimmer in the world right now, Caeleb Dressel, along with World record holder and twelve-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte.