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Gretchen Walsh Wins Honda Cup as Top Female Collegiate Athlete

Her world-record swims at the national meet secured votes from nearly 1,000 schools before she shifts focus to global competition.

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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.