Hunter Armstrong Explains Slipping on Start in 100 Back Semi

2024 U.S. OLYMPIC TRIALS

World Champion Hunter Armstrong appeared to slip off of his start in heat 2 of the 100 back semi-finals tonight, noticeably coming up behind the pack. Armstrong confirmed this after the race, saying the camera on the block threw him off and his foot also slipped on the wedge.

The backstroke specialist was still able to finish 2nd in the heat, qualifying for tomorrow’s final. He’s hoping to clean up his start for tomorrow night’s final.

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Ledecky > Weinstein > Madden > Gemmell
6 months ago

I hope Armstrong has a clean swim tonight

arigoated
6 months ago

Its because of those fuck ass goggles

swimgeek
6 months ago

While Armstrong is indeed a goofball, this comment is misplaced. Wedge failure is not unheard of — and was not his fault. This was one of the greatest recoveries in a clutch moment we have ever seen — maybe focus on that?

Jeah
6 months ago

Has Hunter Armstrong ever had a fully clean 100 back? I feel every time he either has a bad start, bad turn, hits the lane line 10 times, or another issue.

Used to be fast now I’m fat
6 months ago

I Forgot to tie my suit during a 100 im when I was ten

like yeah that was awful

Bob
6 months ago

Its gods plan.So I guess Hunter thinks that god sits up there watching swim trials.There are 195 countries in the world so thats a lot of watching swim trials.There are 95 swimmers in 100b in this trial alone.So Hunter figures God doesn’t give too much about the other swimmers in the trial but cares deeply about him.Hmmmmmmmm?

anonymous
Reply to  Bob
6 months ago

Your interpretation of the quote is too literal. God won’t help him get out of his sudden hardship. He had to do that himself. But Hunter takes comfort in knowing God has a safe plan for him in life.

SwimCoach
6 months ago

He is absolutely a goofball. He is famous for doing magic tricks on the pool deck at meets.

Last edited 6 months ago by SwimCoach
SCCOACH
Reply to  SwimCoach
6 months ago

His suit will rip in his next race, and his cap will fall off. Something from the roof will fall on him.

usaswimerror
Reply to  SCCOACH
6 months ago

And he will still win.

Z Tech
6 months ago

all part of god’s mysterious plan, if McMahon getting busted for doping didn’t already convince you

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