American swimmer Ryan Murphy has a major reason to be proud. He was able to punch his ticket for the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games thanks to his superb swimming performance at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha, Nebraska. Digital Journal has the recap.
Murphy won first place in the men’s 100 meter backstroke race with a time of 52.33 seconds and Hunter Armstrong finished in second place clocking 52.48 seconds. They will both be representing Team USA. Murphy holds the world record in this event with a time of 51.85 seconds.
A three-time Olympic gold medalist in Rio de Janeiro, Murphy was also victorious in the men’s 200 meter backstroke race with a time of 1:54.20. He will be joined by his University of California, Berkeley teammate Bryce Mefford, who clocked 1:54.79.
Murphy served as the Captain of the Los Angeles Current swimming team in the International Swimming League (ISL) with Lenny Krayzelburg as the team’s General Manager.
He is an ambassador of the Goldfish Swim School swim franchise. To learn more about the Goldfish Swim School, check out its official website.
Speaking of the Goldfish Swim School, as part of “Fan Mail Fridays,” the school is encouraging members and non-members alike to cheer on fan-favorite champion swimmer Ryan Murphy as he gets ready for the biggest sporting competition in the world this summer.
Everyone is encouraged to send their words of encouragement, or use their downloadable stationery and snap a picture of their letter to share with Ryan. Then, follow @goldfishswimschool to see Ryan share some of his favorite fan mail. If he shares yours, you’ll win a #RyanGoesforGoldfish prize pack. A grand prize winner will receive a Goldfish Swim School swag box and a Ryan Murphy worn item from Trials. For more information, check out the Goldfish Swim School official website by clicking here.
