World Aquatics Short Course World Record Holders in Focus: American Star Gretchen Race Cashes In with $455k After Historic Performance

One star, five days, 11 records

The World Aquatics Short Course Championships has concluded after five exhilarating days of competition.

A remarkable 30 world records were achieved in the waters of Budapest, but one standout American athlete captured everyone’s attention.

Gretchen Walsh emerged from the event with an impressive tally of 11 world records, nine of which were in individual events.

Her outstanding performances in the pool earned her a staggering prize purse exceeding $455,000 AUD.

Scroll down to discover who the champions of the pool were.