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!”

FINA World Swimming Day 5 Final Photo Vault

Here’s some more of the visual story line from our photographer Mike Lewis who’s on the ground in Kazan Russia…

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6 Reasons for American Optimism at 2015 World Championships

There are plenty of reasons to smile in Kazan….here are 6.

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Mitch Larkin Sets NEW Australian Record En Route to 200 Back Top Seed

Australia’s Mitch Larkin took home the gold in the 100m backstroke earlier in the 2015 World Championships meet and immediately…

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2015 FINA World Championships: Day 5 Prelims Live Recap

Cate Campbell will be one of many talented sprinters to watch this morning in the Women’s 100 Free.

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2015 FINA World Championships: Day 5 Prelims Preview

Mitch Larkin will look to continue his success at these championships in the 200 back after winning the 100m earlier at these championships

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One Year Countdown Begins For The Rio 2016 Olympic Games

In exactly one year from now all eyes in the world will be on Rio as the opening ceremonies kick off and the 2016 Olympic Games officially begin.

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2015 World Championships Day 4 Prelims Photo Vault

Thanks to Tim Binning – theswimpictures.com – for these great swimming photos.

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Team USA Smash 4x100m Mixed Medley Relay World Record in Prelims

The relatively new 4x100m mixed medley relay brought another world record for the Americans as they took the top seed heading into tonight’s finals where they’re the favorites for the gold.

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USA Mixed Medley Relay: A Closer Look at the Options

Tomorrow marks the first time that Team USA will swim a mixed medley relay at a major international long course meet, and the coaches will have a number of factors to consider to as they construct their lineups.

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2015 World Championships Preview: Men’s 200 Backstroke

Ryosuke Irie was the Pan Pacs champ last summer, and he’ll do battle with defending World Champ Matt Grevers in Kazan.

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Shields Hits 51.73 100 Fly in Last Session of LA Invite

The final night of the 2015 L.A. Invitational saw Dana Vollmer swim her first finals race since the 2013 World Championships. American backstroke stars Matt Grevers and Ryan Murphy matched up in the 100 back.

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Shields Moves up in 100 Fly World Rankings on Day 4 Prelims of L.A. Invite

In the first event of the day, world record holder Dana Vollmer returned to the pool after a 2 year hiatus. Following the World Championships in 2013, Vollmer was absent from competition, despite never officially retiring.

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Dare Rose Drops 3 Seconds, Crushes 200 Meter Fly NAG Record

12-year old Oludare “Dare” Rose of Scarlet Aquatics in New Jersey has broken the National Age Group Record in the 11-12…

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Kitajima Tops 200 Breast to Highlight Day 3 Finals at L.A. Invite

Friday night finals saw U.S. National Team members and world class international talent face off after setting the stage in prelims.

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Adrian, Geer Top 50 Free in Day 3 Prelims of L.A. Invite

Day 3 prelims at the Los Angeles Invitational set the foundation for exciting races between some of the world’s top swimmers. The 50 free will see another battle between Adrian, Morozov, and Lobintsev.

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