Former Greenwich resident Gretchen Walsh has secured a gold medal as part of Team USA’s mixed 4×100 medley relay final at the Paris Olympics, setting a new world record in the process with a time of 3:37.43. Walsh played a crucial role in swimming the butterfly leg with a split time of 55.18, faster than the Olympic record she previously set in the women’s 100m butterfly semifinal. This victory adds to her silver medals in the women’s 100m butterfly and 4×100 freestyle relay.
In addition to her gold medal win, Walsh also competed in the women’s 50m freestyle prelims and semifinals on the same day, securing a spot in the final with the second-best time. Known for her love of math, Walsh uses numbers as an advantage in and out of the pool.
With the Paris Olympics showcasing 32 sports and 329 medal events, the achievements of athletes like Gretchen Walsh continue to captivate audiences worldwide. Fans can catch all the action live on NBC and stay updated by signing up for the Olympics Headlines newsletter.
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