Hunter Armstrong Shatters World Record In 50 Meter Backstroke

18-Year-Old American Makes History in World Championships

Hunter Armstrong Shatters World Record in 50-Meter Backstroke

In a thrilling display of speed and determination, 18-year-old Joseph Hunter Armstrong has etched his name in the history books by breaking the world record in the 50-meter backstroke at the US Swimming World Championships trials. On June 26, 2023, Armstrong touched the wall in an astonishing time of 23.80 seconds, eclipsing the previous record set by Russia's Kliment Kolesnikov in 2021 by two hundredths of a second.

Armstrong's victory was not only a personal triumph but also a testament to the hard work and dedication of the young swimmer. By securing his spot on the US Swimming world championships team, Armstrong has solidified his status as one of the rising stars in the sport.