Jun 15, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Gretchen Walsh celebrates after setting a world record in the women's 100 meter butterfly semifinals during the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium. Robert Goddin-USA TODAY SportsINDIANAPOLIS : Gretchen Walsh kicked off the U.S. Olympic Trials for swimming in Indianapolis with a bang on Saturday, setting a world record in the women's 100m butterfly to send a message to the world with just over a month to go before the Paris Games.
Walsh led from the outset, made the turn at a world record pace and looked up in disbelief after she touched the wall in 55.79 seconds as a crowd of thousands leapt to their feet and roared. Her performance in the semi-final heat beat the previous record of 55.48 seconds, which was set by Sweden's Sarah Sjostrom in 2016.
The trials will determine the U.S. team for Paris and are being held over nine consecutive nights at Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the NFL's Indianapolis Colts. We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be.
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