If anyone had an incredible redemption arc at the 2024 Paris Olympics, it would have to be Torri Huske. The swimmer’s display at the 2022 World Championship set the foundation for a stellar stint in the City of Love. However, a misstep last season unraveled everything almost immediately. What happened at the 2023 World Championships?

The 21-year-old has always had slow starts in relays. However, during the mixed 400m medley relay, their stunning campaign came to a screeching halt. China was leading the U.S. by half a second. But when the swimmer dove in for the butterfly leg, her split of 58.19 seconds was 2.5 seconds behind her then American record in the individual event. With this, the U.S. faced a 3-second deficit, losing to Australia. This shocked the swimming community. 

However, Torri Huske turned things around in the City of Light, and she opened up about her experience on a September 30 episode of the Kick Set Podcast. The swimmer was asked about her experience working with her coach, Greg Meehan. The host added, “This is all said with like, I love Greg, and it’s nothing but positive. But it was the fastest I’ve ever seen someone start crying, like it was instantaneous, just like the overflow of emotion.” After a tumultuous 2023 season, her longtime Cardinal coach deciphered that a few adjustments could catapult her to the top again. And it worked, right in front of a raucous crowd at the París La Défense Arena. 

The 21-year-old joined forces with the coach when she enrolled at Stanford University. He led the Stanford Women’s Swimming team to 3x national crowns as their head coach. “I’ve just appreciated everything that he’s done for me, and I feel like it’s kind of been a tough past year for the both of us or like few years,” she stated.” When the swimmer touched the wall in 55.59 seconds. The world record holder, Gretchen Walsh, settled for a second-place finish with 55.63 on the clock.

Huske confessed, “So I was just very thankful. I was lucky enough to be standing right next to him when that one popped up next to your name.” How has his training helped the Olympian? Meehand adopted a customized approach, helping refine her technique and increasing her competitive edge. And we got a glimpse of that change in the City of Light. After successfully redeeming herself, will the Olympian return in the next 4 years? 

Torri Huske reveals what the future holds for her

Torri Huske left the City of Light with a dazzling collection—three golds and two silvers—a performance that reaffirmed her place among swimming’s elite. At just 21 years old, reclaiming her spot at the top was nothing short of incredible, and it left fans eagerly anticipating what comes next. With the next Summer Games set to return in four years, many can’t help but wonder if they’ll witness Huske defend her titles once again, this time on home soil.

But despite her dominance in the Olympic pool, Huske herself remains uncertain. In a casual conversation on “Inside with Brett Hawke,” she opened up about her journey leading to Paris. After struggling in 2023, Huske explained how she refocused and set her sights on Olympic glory, ultimately delivering a stellar performance. Yet, when pressed on whether she’d return to defend her 100m fly title in Los Angeles, she didn’t sugarcoat her answer.

“I think that with the way things work out, obviously, four years is a super long time, and a lot of stuff can change,” Huske admitted. It’s the reality of an athlete’s life—uncertainty is always part of the equation. But she made it clear that inspiring the next generation of swimmers could be a factor in her decision. There’s no denying that her journey is already a source of motivation for countless young athletes, and perhaps, that legacy might push her to the starting blocks once more.

Still, Huske hasn’t fully shut the door on another Olympic run. “I have two more years of college since I took a gap year, and then if I decide to apply for a co-term or a master’s or whatever, that would take me either right up until LA or it would take me a year out. And then, it would basically be like my gap year situation.” The future is uncertain, but one thing is clear—Torri Huske’s star is still rising. Whether she dives back in for a third Olympic quest or not, her triumphant campaign in Paris will be remembered, and the world will be watching to see if she rides those waves to Los Angeles in 2028.