Ryan Murphy Wins 200 Back Gold to Defend USA Streak of Backstroke Sweeps
Heading into Rio, the USA streak was under fire, and it looked like the tradition of USA gold in the men’s Olympic backstroke races could have been coming to an end. That was until tonight, When Team USA’s up and comer Ryan Murphy completed his sweep of the backstroke races, winning the race in 1:53.62.
Swimmers define Dominance in Rio
Counting finals swims only, Katinka Hosszu’s world-record-smashing 400 IM was by far the most dominant swim of night one.
Ryan Murphy Sets New Olympic Record with 51.97 100 Back
On day 3 of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Team USA newcomer Ryan Murphy won his first ever Olympic gold medal in Olympic Record fashion.
North America Recap Day 3: Ryan Murphy Extends U.S. Streak In 100 Back
Ryan Murphy extended the Americans streak to six consecutive gold medals in the men’s 100 backstroke.
Juegos Olimpicos Río 2016: Finales día 2
JUEGOS OLÍMPICOS RÍO 2016 Rio de Janeiro, Brasil Natación: Agosto 6-13 Estadio Olímpico Acuático, Parque Olímpico de Barra, Río de Janeiro…
Destin Lasco Comes Within .01 of Michael Andrew’s 100 Back 13-14 NAG
2016 U.S. OPEN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS Tuesday, August 2 – Saturday, August 6, 2016 Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center The University…
Dive Into the Records with Barry Revzin
Barry Revzin shares with us the world records progressions over the year, with graphs and explanations.
2016 Rio Olympic Preview: Larkin Looks To End US Dominance In 200 Back
Australian Mitch Larkin will look to end the Americans streak of five straight Olympic wins in the men’s 200 back.
Michael Taylor Swims Junior World Record 200 Back in Semifinals
Michael Taylor took down the Junior World Record in the 17-18 boys’ 100 back tonight, swimming the event in 1:56.78
Michael Taylor Swims #2 17-18 100 Backstroke in Monday Prelims
2016 U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS Sunday June 26th-Sunday July 3rd, 2016 Century Link Center – Omaha, Nebraska Friday-Sunday – Prelims – 11:00…
Get Pumped For Fast Swimming By Watching All Men’s WR Race Videos
Jason “The Anchor” Lezak helped Team USA soar to a new World Record in the men’s 400 free relay back in 2008.
Matt Grevers Enters 200 Back, Plus 3 More Races at USOT
Released today, the psych sheets for the US Olympic Trials show that Matt Grevers is entered in the 200 backstroke.
Ranking The World Records Heading Into Rio: Men’s Edition
Michael Phelps will be searching for his first world record since 2009 this summer at his fifth and final Olympics.
Larkin Knows Murphy Lurks As Olympic Trials Approach
Aussie Mitch Larkin already has his sights on making the first move against potential Rio backstroking rival American Ryan Murphy.
International Swimming Hall Of Fame Will Postpone Induction Ceremony
The 2016 ISHOF Induction Weekend has been postponed due to a scheduling conflict with the Copa America Soccer Tournament. It will now take place in October or November.
