The ancient parenting aphorism is that you’re only as happy as your least-happy child. Given that, Glynis and Robert Walsh had quite a dilemma on their hands at U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials in 2021.
Their older daughter, Alex, had made the American team in the 200-meter individual medley. Their younger daughter, Gretchen, was struggling through a disappointing meet. It was the best and worst of times, at the same time.
