WATCH: Gretchen Walsh Breaks the World Record in the 100 IM & 3 American Records (RACE VIDEO)

Florida vs. Virginia

• October 18, 2024
• Charlottesville, Virginia
• 25 Meters (SCM)
• Results on Meet Mobile: “Virginia vs Florida”
• Full Meet Recap

Gretchen Walsh had herself a day on Friday in the University of Virginia’s dual meet against Florida. After a banner-raising ceremony to celebrate the Cavaliers’ fourth-straight NCAA Championship, Walsh broke three American Records in the first hour of the meet before eventually finishing her day with a new World Record in the women’s 100 IM during a time trial race.

The University of Virginia has posted race videos of these swims.

Gretchen Walsh – 55.98 World Record, 100 IM

Gretchen Walsh – 25.37 in the 50 Backstroke (Medley Relay Leadoff Leg), New American Record

Lane 4, from the top.

Gretchen Walsh – 54.89 in the 100 Backstroke, New American Record

Lane 4, from the top

Gretchen Walsh – 23.10 in the 50 Freestyle, New American Record

Lane 4, from the top