Gretchen Walsh received the Honda Cup as the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year, concluding an impressive career at the University of Virginia with 25 NCAA event titles, including nine as an individual. She is the first swimmer to earn this honor since Simone Manuel in 2018. Walsh played a pivotal role in leading Virginia to the 2025 NCAA women's swimming title, winning three individual titles and being named ACC Scholar-Athlete of the Year twice. She excelled at the 2024 Paris Olympics, securing two gold and two silver medals and achieving two world records.
Gretchen Walsh was named the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year after a successful career at the University of Virginia, securing 25 NCAA event titles, including nine individual titles.
Walsh is the first swimmer to win the award since Simone Manuel in 2018, and she was recognized during a Honda Cup awards ceremony.
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Walsh achieved remarkable success by winning two gold and two silver medals, alongside setting two world records.
Chris Voel, executive director of the CWSA, praised Walsh's achievements both athletically and academically, expressing excitement for her future in swimming.
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