Jul 29, 2024 - Sports

Gretchen Walsh takes silver at the Olympics

Adam Tamburin

Gold Medalist Torri Huske (R) and Silver Medalist Gretchen Walsh (L) of Team United States celebrate on the podium during the Swimming medal ceremony after the Women’s 100m Butterfly Final on day two of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 — Silver medalist Gretchen Walsh, left, celebrates with her U.S. teammate, gold medalist Torri Huske, during the medal ceremony for the Women's 100-meter butterfly on Sunday. Photo: Sarah Stier/Getty Images

Nashville's own Gretchen Walsh won the silver medal in the 100-meter butterfly at the Olympics on Sunday. She was only .04 seconds behind the winner.

The big picture: Walsh's U.S. teammate Torri Huske edged just ahead of her, securing the gold.

Walsh set the world record for the 100-meter butterfly last month during the U.S. Olympic swimming trials. She set the Olympic record on Saturday during the event semifinals.

State of play: Walsh, who is a Harpeth Hall graduate, also won silver with the U.S. 4x100-meter freestyle relay team on Saturday.

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