American swimmer Gretchen Walsh shattered her 100m butterfly world record on Saturday, clocking 55.09 seconds during the heats at the Tyr Pro Swim Series in Orlando, Florida.
The 22-year-old eclipsed her previous mark of 55.18 seconds, set at the 2024 US Olympic trials, cementing her status as a global swimming star.
Walsh’s latest triumph followed her historic 50m butterfly win on Friday, where she joined Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom as the only women to break 25 seconds, finishing in 24.93 seconds. Despite earning silver in the 100m butterfly at the 2024 Paris Olympics behind teammate Torri Huske, Walsh’s Orlando performance showcased her relentless drive. The two-time Olympic relay gold medalist continues to redefine women’s swimming with her speed and precision.
Welcome to the :24 club, Gretchen 🫡
She becomes the second swimmer EVER to go sub-:25 in the 50m butterfly and captures a new American Record!#TYRProSeries pic.twitter.com/OO9t7zU1Ub
— USA Swimming (@USASwimming) May 2, 2025Gretchen Walsh’s world record-breaking 100m butterfly swim at the Tyr Pro Swim Series marks another milestone in her stellar career. Fresh off a historic 50m butterfly win, Walsh’s dominance in Orlando sets the stage for future triumphs. Swimming fans eagerly await her next record-chasing performance.
