Reported by Mitch Bowmile.
MEN’S 200M BACKSTROKE FINALS
Top seed: Ryan Murphy (1:55.04)
World record: 1:51.92 – Aaron Peirsol
American record: 1:51.92 – Aaron Peirsol
U.S Open record: 1:53.08 – Aaron Peirsol
U.S Nationals record: 1:53.08 – Aaron Peirsol
JR World record: 1:56.79 – Li Guangyuan
2012 Winning Time: 1:54.54 – Ryan Lochte
Just like Lilly King in the breaststroke, Cal’s Ryan Murphy took the sweep in the men’s backstroke events with a 1:53.95 performance that put him in first ahead of his teammate Jacob Pebley and reigning Olympic champion Tyler Clary.
Pebley was out first in 27.04 followed closely by both Ryan Murphy and Sean Lehane. At the halfway mark Murphy had overtaken the lead, turning first in 55.46 with Pebley on his heals and Clary not far behind him.
At the 150 Murphy still had the lead as they continued in the same order with 50-meters to go. Down the stretch, Clary made a charge, but ultimately couldn’t pass Pebley. Murphy got his hand on the wall first in 1:53.95, Pebley was second in 1:54.77, Clary was third in 1:55.33.
That was Clary’s last chance to make the Olympic team, he will not be going to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
- Ryan Murphy (1:53.95)
- Jacob Pebley (1:54.77)
- Tyler Clary (1:55.33)
- Sean Lehane (1:56.44)
- Austin Katz (1:57.20)
- Robert Owen (1:57.48)
- Michael Taylor (1:57.86)
- Hennessey Stuart (1:58.69)
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Great job Tyler. Barkley the Oklahoma Chihuahua is proud. I know Tinks would be proud too.
This guy will be sorely missed. From what I’ve heard he’s tough as nails at practice and always races smart. That 200 Back in London was probably one of my top 2 favorite races from those games (the other being Chad’s breakout swim!)
TC and RL looked tired, should have gone to USC with Salo.
Where Cheatimova went and hardy and all the other dopers?
Hardy didn’t dope. She unknowingly took a contaminated supplement and her suspension was cut short after she was proven innocent.
He is a inspiring athlete.congratulations for your amazing career Clary!One of the best swimmers of his generation, deserves the best!
Why do people not like him?
which people?
I like him tons.
Google what he said about Phelps in 2012.
He was proven right in his comments. Love the honesty
And he apologized..
I do not like him. Good riddance
Always loved watching Clary. His 2012 gold was a highlight of London games for me. Good luck, Clary.
He is a great champion and an honest person. Even Phelps and Bowman have now confirmed that his comments in London were spot on, and they were also complimentary in nature. Let’s remember him for his integrity, sportsmanship, and his outstanding career in the pool.
What comments?
Basically, that Phelps, by screwing off so much in the run up to 2012, was wasting his true potential.
which was true and Phelps even admitted to it. Maybe he should have kept it private but I don’t hold that one episode against him.
Neither do I. It actually needed to be said, and post-rehab Phelps would probably be the first to admit that.
And he apologized already..
Why the animosity to Clary? Did he say/do something to bring it on, or was it more an attitude thing?