Torri Huske delivered another standout performance at the Paris Olympics, capturing the silver medal in the women’s 100-meter freestyle final.
In a tightly contested race, Sweden’s Sarah Sjöström claimed gold, setting a winning time of 52.16 seconds.Huske followed closely behind with a time of 52.29 seconds, while Siobhan Bernadette Haughey of Hong Kong earned bronze with a 52.33.
Women’s 100-Meter Freestyle Final Results
| Rank | Swimmer | Country | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sarah Sjöström | Sweden | 52.16 |
| 2 | Torri Huske | USA | 52.29 |
| 3 | Siobhan Bernadette Haughey | Hong Kong | 52.33 |
This marks Huske’s second individual medal of the Games, adding to her gold in the 100-meter butterfly. The race featured an elite field, including world record holder Sjöström and Haughey, known for her exceptional speed.
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Torri Huske -Fast forward to the Paris Olympics in 2024. Standing on the starting block, Torri was a different swimmer. The weight of the past disappointment had transformed into a powerful force propelling her forward. The race was a blur of intense competition. With just a few meters to go, Torri found an extra gear. She surged ahead, touching the wall first. The scoreboard flashed 55.59 seconds – a new Olympic champion was born.
The story of the 100-meter butterfly can’t be fully explained in mere seconds. For Torri Huske, it took years of dedication and perseverance to reach the pinnacle of her sport. On Sunday night at Paris La Défense Arena, Huske’s hard work paid off as she became the surprise Olympic champion in the women’s 100-meter butterfly at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
On July 28, 2024, Torri Huske lined up for the women’s 100-meter butterfly final at Paris La Défense Arena. The race began with Huske diving off the starting block, entering the water in second place. She maintained a controlled pace, turning in third place at the halfway mark, behind her compatriot Gretchen Walsh, the world record holder, and level with China’s Zhang Yufei and Canada’s Maggie Mac Neil.
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In the closing meters of the race, Huske found an extra gear. With a burst of energy, she surged ahead, swinging her arms with furious intensity. She touched the wall first, winning Olympic gold by a mere 0.04 seconds. Overwhelmed and emotional, Huske described the experience as surreal, struggling to process the magnitude of her achievement.
“I don’t really remember my race that much,” Huske admitted. “My first 50 (meters) felt good, and then I’ve been really working on my second 50 a lot, especially after last year. I really wanted to have a good strong last 50.”
The Road to Paris 2024
In 2022, Huske’s career reached new heights at the FINA World Swimming Championships in Budapest, Hungary. She won three gold and three bronze medals, joining an elite group of American women who have achieved such a feat at a World Championships.
Despite her successes, Huske faced challenges. At the 2023 World Championships, she struggled in the final 50 meters of her race, missing out on a medal. This setback motivated her to focus on strengthening her finish, a decision that would prove crucial at the 2024 Olympics.
the table with the full list of U.S. medal winners:
| No | Date | Athlete/Team | Medal | Event | Sport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 July | Sarah Bacon/Kassidy Cook | Silver | Women’s springboard 3m synchronized | Diving |
| 2 | 27 July | Chloe Dygert | Bronze | Women’s individual time trial | Cycling |
| 3 | 27 July | Katie Ledecky | Bronze | 400m freestyle | Swimming |
| 4 | 27 July | Kate Douglass, Gretchen Walsh, Torri Huske, Simone Manuel, Erika Connolly, Abbey Weitzel | Silver | 4x100m freestyle, women | Swimming |
| 5 | 27 July | Jack Alexj, Chris Guiliano, Hunter Armstrong, Caeleb Dressel, Ryan Held, Matt King | Gold | 4x100m freestyle, men | Swimming |
| 6 | 28 July | Haley Batten | Silver | Women’s cross country | Mountain Bike |
| 7 | 28 July | Torri Huske | Gold | Women’s 100m butterfly | Swimming |
| 8 | 28 July | Gretchen Walsh | Silver | Women’s 100m butterfly | Swimming |
| 9 | 28 July | Carson Foster | Bronze | Men’s 400m IM | Swimming |
| 10 | 28 July | Lee Kiefer | Gold | Women’s individual foil | Fencing |
| 11 | 28 July | Lauren Scruggs | Silver | Women’s individual foil | Fencing |
| 12 | 28 July | Nic Fink | Silver | Men’s 100m breaststroke |
Early Life and Swimming Beginnings
Torri Huske was born on December 7, 2002, in Arlington, Virginia. Her mother, Ying, an IT professional and former architect from Guangzhou, China, and her father, Jim Huske, supported her early interest in swimming. At six years old, Huske began swimming with the Arlington Aquatic Club (AAC). Despite feeling cold in the water and initially wearing a wetsuit for practice, she quickly showed promise under the guidance of coach Evan Stiles. Stiles recognized Huske’s dedication, noting her willingness to tackle arduous training sessions without complaint.
| Name | Torri Huske |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | December 7, 2002 |
| Place of Birth | Arlington, Virginia, USA |
| Parents | Ying Huske (mother), Jim Huske (father) |
| Nationality | American |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Specialty | 100-meter butterfly |
| Club | Arlington Aquatic Club (AAC) |
| Coach | Evan Stiles |
| Major Achievements | Olympic Gold (2024), World Championships Medals (2022) |
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