Reported by Chelsea Howard.
MEN’S 100 BACK – FINALS
Olympic gold medalist Matt Grevers of Tucson Ford Dealers won the 100 backstroke with a 54.15, but 2016 Olympian Jacob Pebley put up a good challenge for him. Grevers took it out in a 26.48 and came home in a 27.67 while Pebley’s splits were 26.59 and 27.95.
The top five were all 55.89 or faster. NYAC’s Arkady Vyatchanin came in third with a time of 54.95 while Sean Lehane was fourth with a 55.53.
Top 8:
- Matt Grevers, 54.15
- Jacob Pebley, 54.54
- Arkady Vyatchanin, 54.95
- Sean Lehane, 55.53
- Petter Fredriksson, 55.89
- Dylan Carter, 56.09
- Cameron Craig 57.26
- Luke Pechmann, 57.33
Anders Holmvich 2020
Telling to hear an American swimmer speak like this – Very rare you hear any American swimmer conceding that 1st is probably out of reach, let alone an Olympic champ. Reflects very much on Murphy.
Matt Grevers is a seasoned veteran. He’s being respectful to Ryan Murphy the new world record holder. I don’t think Matt is now…. nor will he ever be swimming for second fastest in the USA. He’s being polite. Olympic gold medalist always believe they can repeat. ?
SHEBAT????
As of now, not quite as fast in the big pool, but who knows?
Great guy. Always humble and gracious. Hope he does well.
Totally my feelings too