2016 MEN’S NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS
- Wednesday, March 23 – Saturday, March 26
- McAuley Aquatic Center – Atlanta, GA
- Prelims 10AM/Finals 6PM (Eastern Time)
- Defending Champion: Texas (results)
- Championship Central
- Live stream: Wednesday/Thursday prelins & finals, Friday/Saturday prelims / Friday/Saturday finals on ESPN3
- Live results
California’s Ryan Murphy struck once again in the men’s 100 backstroke at the 2016 Men’s NCAA Championships. Murphy claimed his 3rd straight title in the event, lowering his own American, NCAA, and U.S. Open Record to a 43.49. Murphy was almost 2 seconds ahead of the next fastest finisher, Alabama’s Connor Oslin, who posted a 45.32.
Out slightly slower than he was when he first set the record last night, Murphy flipped at a 20.96 to the feet. He came home a little harder tonight, closing in 22.53. His overall time tonight was nearly a second faster than he was last season, when he swam a 44.17.
| Swimmer | 1st 50 | 2nd 50 | Time |
| Ryan Murphy 2016 Finals | 20.96 | 22.53 | 43.49 |
| Murphy 2016 Relay Split | 20.90 | 22.61 | 43.51 |
| Murphy 2015 | 21.36 | 22.81 | 44.17 |
Murphy has now further solidified his status as the fastest 100 yard backstroker of all time, leading a list that includes elite backstrokes Nick Thoman, Ryan Lochte, and Matt Grevers. Murphy now owns 5 of the 10 fastest 100 backstroke performances of all time.
Murphy still has the 50 back to swim on Cal’s 200 medley relay tonight.
All Time Top Performances, Men’s 100 Back:
- Ryan Murphy, 2016- 43.49
- Ryan Murphy, 2016- 43.51
- Nick Thoman, 2013- 44.07
- Ryan Murphy, 2015- 44.17
- Ryan Murphy, 2015- 44.21
- Matt Grevers, 2013- 44.49
- Matt Grevers, 2012-44.55
- Nick Thoman, 2013- 44.56
- (T-9) Ryan Murphy, 2016- 44.60
- (T-9) Ryan Lochte, 2006- 44.60
Does anyone know if this is broadcast on tv, and if so, what channel?
It will be shown this week on ESPN8 “The Ocho”
Lets focus on the positive-incredible swims and not the rantings of a crazy about choking. Incredible performances in every event with special mention and Congratulations to Townley, Joe and Ryan for their records. However, complete dominance by Ryan in the backstroke, his record times, and overall meet performance leave me with but 1 word. PHENOMENAL!
https://www.facebook.com/myswimpro/videos?fref=photo
a link to a race video
SwimSwam challenge: caption that picture.
And another record!
What a crazy meet so far!
can we just take some time to appreciate the url lauren came up with
Hahaha I drafted the post before the swim and the URL went off the draft title ????
What do you think the backstroke ledge is worth vis a vis Thoman’s time? 3/10’s?
good starts make no difference. the ledge only prevents bad starts.
What are you talking about? How immature is that comment? Being a NCAA champion and All-American in 1/3 events is hardly considered choking. And I doubt your son or daughter will ever be close to that.
Immature? You are rude for denying my children’s potentials. Have you ever seen them swim before? No.
What he’s saying is, don’t jump to conclusions about amazing swimmers and give them nicknames and encourage your children to do that, and until your kids are atop a ncaa podium don’t make fun of those who have!
Probably hasnt seen them swim because they are not ncsa champs like Clark smith. Zing
Don’t need to see your kids swim. Your comments and leading your kids down the path of putting others down is enough for all to know you have failed as a parent.
No Need , funny how persistent in your nonsense u seem to keep your mind — u got loads to grow with , right now .