Joseph Hunter Armstrong is a competitive swimmer from Dover, Ohio, United States. Hunter was born on January 24, 2001, to parents Ryan Armstrong and Edie Armstrong. Ryan and Edie participated in athletics while studying at Ferrum College in Virginia, United States. Hunter’s elder brother Jake Armstrong is a two-time Big 12 champion and has received a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Honourable Mention in the hundred breaststroke.
During his freshman season from 2019 to 2020 at West Virginia University, Hunter became third in the 100-meter backstroke and fourth in the 50-meter and 100-meter freestyle. He later moved to Ohio State University and performed exceptionally at his first Big Ten Championships. He also competed in OSU’s relays, achieving 2nd place in both the 800-meter freestyle relay and the 400-meter freestyle relay, and 3rd place in the 400-meter medley relay and the 200-meter freestyle relay.
Hunter Armstrong qualified for the 2020 Olympic Games by earning second place in the 100-meter backstroke at the 2020 US Olympic Trials. In the 2020 Summer Olympics, He won his first Olympic medal by helping Team USA win gold in the 4×100-meter medley relay. In 2024, he is set to represent the United States again at the Paris Olympics.
Hunter Armstrong Height
Hunter Armstrong is one of the tallest swimmers of all time, standing 6 feet 6 inches tall which is 198 centimeters. He became an expert in backstroke, freestyle, and medley swimming under the tutelage of Big Mike Davidson, Brenda Wherley, and Matt Bowe. Currently, he is a member of the California Golden Bears swim team, which is associated with the University of California, Berkeley, United States.
Hunter Armstrong Other Physical Attributes
| Age | 23 years old |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) |
| Weight | 180 lbs (82 kg) |
| Nickname | "The Magic Man" & "The Magician” |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Dover, Ohio, United States |
| High School | Dover High School, Dover, Ohio, United States |
| Graduation | • West Virginia University (2019–2020)• Ohio State University (2020–2022) |
Hunter Armstrong Teams
| Name of the Teams | Year | Representing |
| The California Golden Bears | 2022 - Present | The University of California, Berkeley, United States |
| The Ohio State Buckeyes | 2020 - 2022 | Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States |
| The West Virginia Mountaineers | 2019 - 2020 | West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, United States |
Hunter Armstrong International Medals Breakdown
| Meet | Gold Medal | Silver Medal | Bronze Medal | Total Medals |
| Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 | One | One | ||
| 19th FINA World Championships Budapest 2022 | Two | Two | One | Five |
| World Aquatics Championships - Fukuoka 2023 | Two | One | Three | |
| World Aquatics Championships - Doha 2024 | Three | One | Three | Seven |
| 16th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) 2022 | One | One | Three |
Hunter Armstrong’s Social Media
| Social Media Platform | Social Media Profile |
| @hunterarmstrong_ | |
| X (formerly Twitter) | @ArmstrongH_ |
FAQ's On Hunter Armstrong Height
A. Hunter Armstrong attended West Virginia University, and Ohio State University, and currently swims for UC Berkeley.
A. Hunter Armstrong attended Dover High School.
A. Hunter Armstrong is 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) tall.
A. Huntet Armstrong is 23 years old as of 2024.
