Swimming Video interview courtesy of Shannon Macdonald, SwimSwam Rankings Managing Editor.
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MEN’S 200 BACK
Meet record: 1:54.12, Ryan Lochte (USA)
American record: 1:51.92, Aaron Peirsol
Australian record: 1:55.26, Mitch Larkin
Canadian record: 1:57.34, Matthew Hawes
Japanese record: 1:52.51, Ryosuke Irie
Australia All-comers record: 1:54.06, Ryosuke Irie (JPN)
In the men’s 200 backstroke, Tyler Clary fought to the wall to win the gold medal with his time of 1:54.91. Ryosuke Irie finished second for the silver medal at 1:55.14, and Mitchell Larkin of Australia was third for bronze ar 1:55.27.
Ryan Murphy finished fourth at 1:56.17. Although he was a little off his time form nationals, he and Tyler Clary will represent the United States next summer at the 2014 World Championships.
Josh Beaver finished fifth with his time of 1:57.70.
Hayate Matsubara won the B-final for Japan with his time of 1:57.94, followed by Fabio Santi in second at 2:00.17.
I love that photo of Tyler at the top of this page! It really captures the best thing about the guy: he’s got heart! I’ve never been a big fan of his before US Nationals this season, but he’s made a convert out of me. He gives 100% and knows how to give his best performances when it counts. The US Team is lucky to have him! Congrat’s on a great meet!
Totally agree with u . He had the best meet ever and that was precious for Us team .