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Hunter Armstrong

Hunter Armstrong

Sport:

Men's Swimming
Country:

United States
Years at Cal:

Postgrad Training

Summary
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Career Highlights

Former member of Cal's postgraduate training group
Two-time Olympian; swam for the United States at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Clinched spot on 2024 U.S. Olympic roster by placing second in the 100m back (52.72) & fourth in the 100m free (47.78) at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Indianapolis
Olympic gold medalist in the 400m medley relay at the Tokyo Olympics
- Leadoff leg of 53.51 in prelims to held the U.S. reach the 400m medley relay final; U.S. later won gold
- Also finished ninth in the 100m back at the Tokyo Olympics
15-time World Aquatics Championship medalist (7 gold, 3 silver, 5 bronze)
- Captured seven medals at the 2024 World Aquatics Championships, including gold in the 100m back, 400m medley relay & 400m mixed medley relay
Previous world-record holder in the 50m back; shattered the record with a 23.71 at the 2022 Phillips 66 U.S. International Team Trials
Swam two collegiate seasons at Ohio State (2020-22) before turning pro; started his collegiate career at West Virginia
Three-time U.S. National Team member
LCM best times: 50m back: 23.71 | 100m back: 51.98 | 100m free: 47.59

Event Schedule
July 27 – 4x100m freestyle relay heats (4th, 47.50 split - advanced)

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