History of Hunter Armstrong in Timeline
American competitive swimmer Hunter Armstrong excels in backstroke and relay events. He holds the world record for the 50-meter backstroke and clinched a silver medal in the same event at the 2022 World Aquatics Championships. Adding to his accolades, he secured a bronze medal in the 100-meter backstroke, gold medals in both the 4x100-meter freestyle and mixed medley relays, and a silver in the 4x100-meter medley relay at the same championship. His Olympic debut in 2020 saw him bagging a gold medal as part of the 4x100-meter medley relay team, while also competing in the 100-meter backstroke individual event.
January 24, 2001: Birth of Hunter Armstrong
On January 24, 2001, Hunter Armstrong was born in the United States.
2019: Hunter Armstrong Graduates High School
Hunter Armstrong graduated from Dover High School in Dover, Ohio in 2019. During his time there, he was a dedicated member of the Canton City Schools swim program.
2020: Hunter Armstrong's Olympic Debut
Hunter Armstrong made his Olympic debut at the 2020 Summer Olympics, where he contributed to the US team's success by winning a gold medal in the 4x100-meter medley relay as a prelims swimmer. He also competed in the 100-meter backstroke, finishing ninth overall.
2020: Hunter Armstrong Qualifies for the Olympics
Hunter Armstrong secured his spot on the US Olympic team by finishing second in the 100-meter backstroke at the 2020 US Olympic Trials. He also participated in the 100-meter freestyle prelims, achieving a time of 49.31 seconds, which placed him 19th overall.
2020: Hunter Armstrong Reveals Olympic Swim Team Captains
In a unique and entertaining moment leading up to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, Hunter Armstrong was given the honor of revealing the captains of the US Olympic swim team. He did so with a memorable magic trick.
2021: Hunter Armstrong Withdraws from World Short Course Championships
Hunter Armstrong initially planned to compete in the 100-meter backstroke at the 2021 World Short Course Championships in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in December. However, it was announced on December 14 that he had withdrawn from the event.
2021: Kliment Kolesnikov Sets Former World Record in 50-meter Backstroke
In 2021, Kliment Kolesnikov of Russia set a world record in the 50-meter backstroke, which would later be broken by Hunter Armstrong in 2022.
January 2022: Hunter Armstrong Excels at Tim Welsh Classic
Hunter Armstrong had a strong showing at the Tim Welsh Classic in January 2022, helping Ohio State University secure three first-place finishes. He won the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 47.05 seconds and was part of the winning teams in the 4x200-yard freestyle relay and the 4x50 freestyle relay.
February 2022: Hunter Armstrong's Record-Breaking Performance at Big Ten Conference Championships
Hunter Armstrong had a remarkable performance at the 2022 Big Ten Conference Championships in February, setting new records and winning multiple titles. He set a new Big Ten Conference record in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 44.36 seconds and also helped set new Championships records in the 4x50-yard medley relay and 4x100-yard freestyle relay. He won individual titles in the 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard freestyle.
2022: Hunter Armstrong Competes at NCAA Championships
At the 2022 NCAA Championships in Atlanta, Hunter Armstrong participated in a variety of events, showcasing his versatility. He contributed to the team's performance in multiple relays, including the 4x50-yard medley relay, 4x200-yard freestyle relay, 4x50-yard freestyle relay, 4x100-yard medley relay, and 4x100-yard freestyle relay. Individually, he placed fifth in the 100-yard backstroke and reached the b-final of the 100-yard freestyle.
2022: World Short Course Championships
At the 2022 World Short Course Championships in Melbourne, Australia, Hunter Armstrong competed in the 100 meter freestyle, 50 meter backstroke, and 100 meter backstroke events. He achieved personal best times in all three events and helped qualify the 4×50 meter freestyle relay for the final.
2022: Hunter Armstrong's Success at the World Aquatics Championships
Hunter Armstrong continued his winning ways at the 2022 World Aquatics Championships. He contributed to the US team's gold medal win in the 4x100-meter freestyle relay during the prelims. He also earned a bronze medal in the 100-meter backstroke and won another gold medal in the 4x100-meter mixed medley relay.
2022: Hunter Armstrong's Record-Breaking Performance at US International Team Trials
Hunter Armstrong had a historic performance at the 2022 US International Team Trials in Greensboro, North Carolina, setting new records and securing his spot on the World Championships team. He set new Americas, American, and US Open records in the 50-meter backstroke, ultimately breaking the world record in the event with a time of 23.71 seconds. He also won the 100-meter backstroke, qualifying for the World Championships team in that event as well.
2022: FINA Swimming World Cup
In 2022, Hunter Armstrong competed in the FINA Swimming World Cup in Indianapolis. He achieved personal best times in the 50 meter freestyle, 50 meter backstroke, and 100 meter freestyle events.
2022: U.S. Open Swimming Championships
In 2022, Hunter Armstrong participated in the U.S. Open Swimming Championships where he placed second in the b-final of the 50 meter freestyle, won the b-final of the 100 meter backstroke, and tied for fifth-place in the b-final of the 100 meter freestyle.
2022: Hunter Armstrong's Success at the World Aquatics Championships
In 2022, Hunter Armstrong participated in the World Aquatics Championships, where he showcased his exceptional swimming abilities. He earned a silver medal in the 50-meter backstroke, a bronze medal in the 100-meter backstroke, gold medals in the 4x100-meter freestyle relay and 4x100-meter mixed medley relay, and a silver medal in the 4x100-meter medley relay.