Ryan Murphy

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“I am grateful for the positive relationships I formed through this process (choosing Cal). The coaches and athletes that I got to know are special individuals!”

Murphy and Pebley give Golden tandem interview (Video)

Murphy got his hand on the wall first in 1:53.95, Pebley was second in 1:54.77

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day Six Roster Update

Jacob Pebley has officially made the U.S. Olympic team with his 2nd place finish in the 200 backstroke tonight.

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0 of the 4 Male U.S. 2012 Olympic Backstroke Medalists to Swim Rio

Four Americans medaled in the backstroke events at the 2012 London Olympics. None of them will be competing in backstroke events this time around.

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day Six Finals Preview

Michael Phelps will swim the 200 IM final and the 100 fly semifinals tonight.

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2016 U.S Olympic Trials: Day Five Finals Live Recap

Adrian was a sub-48 second 100m freestyle in semifinals, the fastest he’s ever been on U.S soil. With Adrian leading the charge, the excitement in the race lies in who the top four swimmers will be that are guaranteed a roster spot for the 4x100m freestyle relay.

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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

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day 5 Finals Preview

Nathan Adrian swam his first 47-second 100 free on American soil last night, and is primed to earn an Olympic berth in the final tonight.

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Top 20 Quotes from Day 5 Prelims (Video)

It was a star studded morning for Day 5 of Olympic Trials

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2016 U.S Olympic Trials: Day Five Prelims Live Recap

2016 U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS Sunday June 26th-Sunday July 3rd, 2016 Century Link Center – Omaha, Nebraska Friday-Sunday – Prelims – 11:00…

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day Five Prelims Preview

Simone Manuel was out like a rocket in the 200 free final, so we know the speed is there. Is it finally time to see a flat start sub-53 for the American women?

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2016 U.S Olympic Trials: Day Three Finals Live Recap

On night three action returns to Omaha where six more roster spots are on the line for swimmers hoping to punch in their tickets to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

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Five Already-Qualified 2016 Olympic Teamers Scratch Prelims on Day 4

A large number of top-flight swimmers have scratched out of prelims this morning, including third seed 200 flier Maya DiRado, who is resting for the 200 IM tonight.

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Olympic Roster: No Defending Champions after Night Three

Olivia Smoliga is the new 100 back Olympian!

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Ryan Murphy: Tonight felt like my night (Video)

Murphy got his hand on the wall first securing his spot on the Olympic roster in 52.26

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The SwimSwam Anti-Curse? 5 Swimmers, 5 Interviews, 5 Olympians

Jay LItherland is one of the 5 swimmers we interviewed at the mid-season Georgia Invite, and all 5 are going to Rio.

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