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Gretchen Walsh Breaks 50m Butterfly Record at TYR Pro

5/3/2025

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Gretchen Walsh has made waves by shattering the American record in the 50-meter butterfly, clocking an impressive 24.93 seconds at the TYR Pro Series in Fort Lauderdale. This remarkable feat positions her as only the second woman ever to swim under 25 seconds. Meanwhile, Canadian Ilya Kharun celebrated his own triumph, securing victory in the men's event with a personal best of 23.09 seconds.

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Gretchen Walsh has made waves by shattering the American record in the 50-meter butterfly, clocking an impressive 24.93 seconds at the TYR Pro Series in Fort Lauderdale. This remarkable feat positions her as only the second woman ever to swim under 25 seconds. Meanwhile, Canadian Ilya Kharun celebrated his own triumph, securing victory in the men's event with a personal best of 23.09 seconds.