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2026-2027 Men's Swimming & Diving Roster

Gunner Hopkins

Gunner Hopkins

  • Position:
    Individual Medley/ Breaststroke
  • Height:
    5-10
  • Weight:
    140
  • Class:
    Junior
  • Hometown:
    San Jose, Calif.
  • Prev School:
    De Anza College / West Valley College

Summary

Biography

Prior to UH:
  • Attended West Valley College for a year and competed at De Anza College for a year
  • Earned Coast Conference Co-Swimmer of the Year honors while leading De Anza College Swim & Dive to an exceptional year
  • Set new De Anza College records in both the 200 IM and 400 IM, while his 200 Breaststroke performance broke a 35-year-old school record and set a new conference record. That swim also ranked as the ninth fastest time in 3C2A history
  • Beyond his individual success, Hopkins also played a key role in De Anza's relay dominance, contributing to record-setting performances in both the 800 Freestyle Relay and 400 Medley Relay.
  • At the 3C2A State Championships, Hopkins continued to shine on the biggest stage, earning All-American honors and placing among the top swimmers in the state.
  • He finished the season ranked among the top 16 swimmers in California in each of his events –an impressive feat that underscores his consistency and elite-level performance.
Prep: 
  • A 2024 graduate of Westmont High School
  • Earned four varsity letters in swimming
  • Was named Most Valuable Player all four years and was the team captain for three years
  • Won the Westmon Spririt Award

Personal:
  • Majoring in communications
  • Swam for the De Anza Cupertino Aquatics club for 15 years
  • Hometown is San Jose, Calif.
  • Has one younger sister
  • Parents are Tammy and Sage Hopkins of San Jose, Calif.
  • Both his mother and father swam at Cal State Bakersfield

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