Murphy Moves To #2 In World In 200 Back, Pebley Finishes Second For Cal 1-2

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Ryan Murphy moved himself up to the number two spot in the world in the 200 back, posting a 1:54.15 to grab the win. Murphy was neck and neck with teammate Jacob Pebley through the first 100 meters, actually flipping just behind him in second with a 55.83. Murphy made a huge move on the third 50 though to move back into the lead before blasting a 29.24 final 50 to finish first. That is Murphy’s fastest 200 back since the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Pebley faded down the last 50 but still held on for second in 1:55.68, punching his ticket to Pan Pacs and giving the Golden Bears a 1-2 finish in the event. Finishing strong in third was Texas swimmer and 2018 NCAA Champion in this event Austin Katz (1:56.12), who dropped more than half a second from his best time from 2017. Rounding out the top 4 was Clark Beach (1:57.41).

Cal teammates Bryce Mefford (1:57.46) and Daniel Carr (1:57.91) finished fifth and sixth, while the rest of the final was rounded out by Carson Foster (1:58.18) and Nick Alexander (1:58.49).

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Thomas A. Small
5 years ago

Congratulations

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