(Video Interview) Murphy, Pebley Excited to Represent USA in Rio Together

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Ryan Murphy punched his ticket to Rio for the second time this week after finishing first tonight in the men’s 200 back. His time of 1:53.95 ranks second in the world this year. He will also represent Team USA in the 100 back, which he won earlier this week.

Murphy’s teammate Jacob Pebley will join him in Rio. Pebley earned his first Olympic berth after finishing second in 1:54.77. They train at Cal under head coach Dave Durden and finished first and second in the 200 yard backstroke at the 2016 NCAA Championships.

Pebley talked to the media after his race about his emotional finish and Murphy talked about controlling his race. The two shared their excitement about being able to compete in Rio together.

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