Overview
- She is only the ninth swimmer to claim the Honda Cup and the first since Simone Manuel in 2018.
- Walsh concluded her Virginia career with 25 NCAA titles, including nine individual crowns, and led her team to four straight national championships.
- At the recent NCAA championships she shattered collegiate, American and world records in multiple events.
- Nearly 1,000 NCAA member schools voted her among three finalists alongside Paige Bueckers and NiJaree Canady before the CWSA board made the final selection.
- She is also a two-time ACC Scholar-Athlete of the Year and now turns her focus to preparing for the World Championships and the 2028 Olympic Games.