California’s Ryan Murphy is now two for two with 200 Backstroke NCAA titles. In the process, he also broke the NCAA record to win the event for a second year row.
On Thursday, Murphy lead of the 400 medley relay with a 44.17, breaking Ryan Lochte’s NCAA record. After breaking Lochte’s 100 back record, Murphy won the 200 backstroke with a final time of 1:36.77, breaking Lochte’s 200 backstroke American and US Open record from 2007 of 1:36.81.
Take a look at his splits below:
- 22.91
- 24.41 (47.32)
- 24.50
- 24.95 (1:36.77)
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Congrats to Ryan and Cal! Sounded like he’s been on a mission for one of these for awhile now and such a great record to attain. Those Lochte SCY records are so difficult to get to but it’s great to see it go. Sitting good for Worlds this summer, possibly a podium appearance? 🙂
Most impressive swim of this meet, in my opinion.
I’ve voted for Nolan’s 200 IM but I hesitated for a long time with both Murphy’s backstroke performances.
And off topic question but are you the real Peter Vanderkaay? 🙂
Ryan Murphy is finally at that point where I think he is ready to be the world’s best backstroker.
His time is really coming soon for some special swims.