Molly Walker (Class of 2023 and Advanced Athlete Development Program alum) has taken home not one but two bronze medals at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Molly’s history making swim has put her firmly on the map as a rising swimming star.
Molly was one of an elite few female swimmers to compete in the first-ever Women’s 1500m freestyle event where she clocked up a new personal best (PB) time of 16:01.37. Her performance caught the attention of champion swimmer and gold medallist Ariarne Titmus who praised Molly saying, “You don’t see 12 second PBs very often, let alone at this level of swimming.”
Molly’s Commonwealth Games success didn’t stop there. Just two days later, Molly secured another podium position for Australia, taking out the bronze medal in the Women’s 800m freestyle final in an impressive time of 8:25.93. Molly became one of Australia’s newest dolphins and secured a spot at Glasgow 2026 after her PB time in the 800m Women's freestyle. Molly’s double-bronze win tops off a phenomenal debut at the Commonwealth Games. The college community is beyond proud of Molly’s achievements and has been part of her cheer squad since her time in the Advanced Athlete Development Program. What a super star! We’re so proud of you Molly.
