VIDEO INTERVIEWS: Will Licon and Ryan Harty Impressive Against NC State

Photo Courtesy: Peter Bick

The reigning national champion Texas men had several impressive performances during their two-meet weekend trip to North Carolina, as they defeated both UNC and NC State. Those included junior Will Licon, who swept the breaststroke events in both contests, and freshman Ryan Harty, who also won four events on the weekend.

After the NC State meet, Licon talked about his return to dual meet competition following his breakout, two-title performance at last March’s NCAA Championships and his runner-up finish in the 200 breast at U.S. Nationals this past summer. Licon discussed how the Olympic year affects the NCAA season and explained some of his goals for this season, including how the 100 breast factors into his program.

Harty, meanwhile, swept the backstrokes against the Wolfpack and also took down Licon with a blazing back half in the 200 IM. Harty explained how he reacted while watching his future teammates win the national championship in March, and he discussed the hopes he has for his freshman season with the Longhorns.

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