2016 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
Cal’s Ryan Murphy has a shot at two historic backstroke marks tonight: bettering his 43.51 American record in the 100 and challenging the fastest 50 back split in history leading off the 200 medley relay.
Ryan Murphy Swims Fastest Ever 50 Back with 20.20 Relay Split
Cal’s Ryan Murphy rolled to another historic swim as the backstroker on the Golden Bears’ 200 medley relay. Murphy split a 20.20 on the lead off, clearing the previous mark of 20.35 done by Junya Koga in 2014.
Ryan Murphy, Back at it Again with the American Record
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.
2016 Men’s NCAA DI Championships: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap
Follow along for live updates from the third day of the 2016 Men’s NCAA DI Championships in Atlanta, Georgia.
2016 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 3 Prelims Photo Vault
Tim Binning, SwimSwam’s chief photographer for Men’s NCAAs, snapped some shots from this morning’s prelims. Scroll through the photo vault and see the many faces of Men’s NCAAs.
2016 M. NCAA Championships: Cal Gets Most Ups, Texas Gets Highest Total for Day 3 Ups/Downs
Following day 2, the Longhorns have the lead, followed by Florida, Cal, NC State, and Michigan. We could see a few shifts in the team placing tonight. Cal will bring back the most A-finalists, with 5 ups and 3 downs.
Schooling Splits 43.3 Fly En Route To Texas NCAA Relay Record
Schooling made up a full second on the first 50 alone, taking his swim out in 19.83 and then brought it home in 23.51.
Ryan Murphy explains new underwater technique (Video)
Leading off the Cal Golden Bears’ 400 Medley Relay at the 2016 Men’s NCAA Championships, junior Ryan Murphy made history once again with his 100 backstroke leg
2016 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 2 Finals Photo Vault
Tim Binning, SwimSwam’s chief photographer for Men’s NCAAs, got all the action of tonight’s unbelievable racing on camera. See the photo vault for a first-person perspective of what it’s like to be on deck at Georgia Tech.
Ryan Murphy Demolishes 100 Back American Record With 43.51 Relay Split
Murphy was in a league of his own, jumping to a clear lead for Cal to become the first man ever under 44 seconds. He hit the wall in a time of 43.51, setting a new American, U.S. Open, and NCAA Record.
NC State Takes Full Advantage of Morning Swims, Leads Day 2 Ups/Downs
The team race intensifies as NC state slightly out swims Texas during the Thursday morning session of the 2016 NCAA DI Championships.
2016 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 2 Prelims Photo Vault
Tim Binning, SwimSwam’s chief photographer for Men’s NCAAs, got us one heck of haul for this morning’s photo vault. Check out the images for some insight into team warm-ups, mid-stroke shots, and team cheering.
2016 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
After an insane showing last night by the three fastest 800 free relays in history, the Texas Longhorns are primed for their first full day of competition with a new NCAA and U.S. Open Record under their belts.
NCAA 800 Free Relay Lineups Drop: Schooling, Conger, Brumm Entered
The individual lineups for the 800 free relays have dropped at the 2016 men’s NCAA Championships, with most of the expected names on the list, including Texas duo Joseph Schooling and Jack Conger.
Men’s Pick ‘Em Contest Stats: Voters At The Extremes In 2016
Cal’s Ryan Murphy has gained an astounding 99.3% of winner picks in the 100 backstroke in a men’s Pick ‘Em Contest that has tended toward the extremes in terms of voting consistency.
