Gretchen Walsh Sets Three World Records in Hungary

Gretchen Walsh of the United States achieved an extraordinary feat at the World Aquatics Swimming Championships in Budapest, breaking three world records in one day. She first set a new world record in the women's 100m butterfly heats at 53.24 seconds, then improved it to 52.87 seconds in the semifinals, before winning the 100m individual medley final with a time of 55.11 seconds, surpassing her previous record. This brings her total to seven world records established during the championships. Additionally, the U.S. men's 4x200m relay team set a new record of 6:40.51, while individual records were also claimed by Regan Smith in the women's 50m backstroke and Kate Douglass in the women's 200m breaststroke. Walsh's performance marks a significant milestone, as she has now recorded the four fastest times in history for the events she competed in. The championships, conducted in a 25-meter pool, showcased remarkable talent from American swimmers.