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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!”

Video Interview: Matt Grevers owns 100 Back with 53.72 in Austin

A powerhouse 100 backstroke field did not disappoint, putting together a race that was up in the air until the very finish.

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12-Year Old Destin Lasco Re-Breaks His Own NAG Record in 100 Back

Destin Lasco has broken his 2nd National Age Group Record at the MA Elite Meet.

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2014 Austin Grand Prix: Grevers and Thoman set up finals collision, taking top two 100 back seeds

Although Tyler Clary (far left) is a scratch today, (L-R) Matt Grevers, Ryan Murphy and Jacob Pebley will all collide in the men’s 100 back on the final day of action in Austin, Texas.

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Ryan Murphy talks race strategy in his 200 back Grand Prix win

Ryan Murphy, Cal freshman and backstroker extraordinaire, talks about his experiment with a new race plan in his 200 backstroke win at the Austin Grand Prix.

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2014 Arena Grand Prix in Austin, Day 2 Photo Vault

Many thanks to Rafael Domeyko, rafaeldomeyko.com, for these beautiful swimming photos. Featured image: Charlie Houchin

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Arena Austin Grand Prix Deck Tour with Google Glass – Video

Many thanks to the guys at TAKEITLIVE.tv for capturing and providing this Deck Tour video. Featured image: Tyler Clary, Matt Grevers, Ryan Murphy and Jacob Pebley.

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2013 Swammy Awards: Age Group Swimmer of the Year – 17 to 18

Missy Franklin and Caeleb Dressel were the hands-down favorites for 17-18 Swimmer of the Year. Read the full story below.

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14 Questions for 2014

2013 was our first Phelps-less year in a long while. Will the New Year bring a return of the iconic pre-race body-slaps?

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Video: Thoman, Hungry for a Sub 44 in 100 Backstroke after his American Record Swim

Video interview is courtesy of Kelsey Floyd. Video edit is courtesy of Coleman Hodges.

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Video: Grevers Shocked By Thoman, Gives him Kudos for 44.07 100 Back

Video interview is courtesy of Kelsey Floyd. Video edit is courtesy of Coleman Hodges.

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Cal Wins 4 of 6 Groups; 15 of 18 Events Against Stanford in Triple-Distance Meet

Cal’s Jeremy Bagshaw remained hot to sweep the distance group against Stanford.

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Cal Squads Sweep Wisconsin

Missy Franklin made her college debut in the 200 backstroke against Wisconsin yesterday. (Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2013-2014 College Swimming Previews: #2 Cal Men to Vie for Title Again Behind Murphy, Messerschmidt

After watching the Michigan Wolverines walk away with the NCAA title a year ago, true freshman Ryan Murphy will look to bring the NCAA team title back to Berkeley.

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Cal Tops Indiana in First Half of Hoosiers’ Bay-Area Swing

Cal freshman Ryan Murphy swept the backstroke events in impressive times.

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Cal Picks Up Connor Green from Bluefish Swim Club

Connor Green from the Bluefish Swim Club has verbally committed to Cal.

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