Only 18 when she first qualified for the Olympics, Huske is something of a prodigy.
While she was still in high school, the elite athlete was namedThe Washington Post’sAll-Met Swimmer of the Year.
Swimming lessons were just one more appointment on the busy 6-year-old’s calendar.
I used to wear a wetsuit to practice because I was always shivering."
Her talent became so evident that her coach, Evan Stiles, still remembers her dedication to this day.
So her work ethic has always been really good.
She has a very intense internal motivation, probably more than anyone that I’ve ever seen."
Huske may just be acing tests at the same time as she is breaking records.
When competing in the women’s 100m butterfly event, she very nearly won the bronze medal.
She kept her eye on the prize, though, eventually seeing the silver lining.
While one sits calmly in its owners arms, the other can be seen squirming to get free.
While Huske was born in Virginia, she has since relocated to the West Coast to attend Stanford University.
In the summer of 2024 alone, it seems that Huske travelled to California, Croatia, and Paris.
The importance of this is not lost on Huske.
We all relate to people who we see ourselves in," Huske said.
She’s not alone, either.
Huske found a kindred spirit in her roommate at the Paris 2024 Olympic Village, Erin Gemmell.
“Because,” as Gemmell wrote in her caption, “there’s always time for Taylor.”
Huske recalled the moment when she realized she had just won her very first Olympic gold medal.
It’s like I didn’t even know how to process it."
