Ben Armbruster

Ben Armbruster

Personal information
National team	Australia
Born	(2002-05-10) 10 May 2002 (age 23) Stanthorpe, Queensland, Australia
Sport
Sport	Swimming

Ben Armbruster (born 10 May 2002) is an Australian competitive swimmer.

Early life

Armbruster was born and raised in the town of Stanthorpe, Queensland. ^[1]

Swimming career

In May 2022, Armbruster qualified for the Australian team at the 2022 Commonwealth Games after finishing second in the men's 50 m backstroke at the 2022 Australian Swimming Championships. ^[2] Competing in the men's 50 m backstroke at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Armbruster reached the final, where he finished seventh. ^[3]

At the 2024 Australian Swimming Trials in June 2024, Armbruster placed second in the men's 50 m freestyle, qualifying for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. ^{[4] [5]} In the men's 50 m freestyle at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Armbruster qualified for the semifinals after placing second in his heat. ^[6] He did not qualify for the final. ^[7]

References

1. Tassell, Dominique (28 June 2021). "Stanthorpe swimmer set up for future success". Warwick Today. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
2. Toohey, Emily-Rose (25 May 2022). "Stanthorpe swimmer to rep Australia". Warwick Today. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
3. "Region's athletes shine on Commonwealth Games stage". The Courier-Mail. 2 August 2022. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
4. Smale, Simon (13 June 2024). "Olympic Games 'family reunion' on the cards for Stanthorpe's Ben Armbruster". ABC News. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
5. "'Inspirational': Stanthorpe swimmer off to Paris Olympics after golden win". The Courier-Mail. 13 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
6. "Armbruster makes 50m freestyle semi-final". Warwick Today. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
7. Phillips, Tania (11 August 2024). "Club celebrates Olympic achievements". Warwick Today. Retrieved 14 June 2025.