DOVER, Ohio — Hunter Armstrong, a Northeast Ohio native who recently won a gold and silver medal in swimming at the Paris Olympics, is being celebrated in his hometown in Dover on Saturday -- and this is your chance to meet him in person.
The 23-year-old champion swimmer is set to appear for a community meet-and-greet event at the Tuscarawas County YMCA from noon until 4 p.m. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
The event -- which is called "Hometown Glory" -- includes a presentation, Q&A and the opportunity for fans to get autographs from Armstrong.
The Tuscarawas County YMCA is located at 600 Monroe Street in Dover.
GOLD MEDAL VICTORY IN PARIS
The first gold medal won by Team USA at the 2024 Summer Games in Paris came in the men's 4x100m freestyle swim.
Armstrong was part of the foursome bringing home gold alongside Caeleb Dressel, Chris Guiliano and Jack Alexy.
SILVER MEDAL WINNER
Days later, Armstrong won a silver medal in the men's 4x100m relay after swimming as the anchor for Team USA.
ARMSTRONG'S RETURN HOME
3News was there when Armstrong returned to Northeast Ohio after his flight landed at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport on Aug. 5.
"I am just really happy to be home, honestly," Armstrong said. "Back in Ohio, I mean, after spending the last two years in California and the last two and half months in Europe, I could really use a cheeseburger. I am just so happy to be back home."
Armstrong also said he's already looking ahead to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
