Ryan Murphy is TRAINING - time to get the United States of Backstroke back on track

Ryan Murphy is back in the pool training for the LA 2028 Olympics after a year+ break — but is this comeback realistic? In this raw clip, we break down why his weight room focus might be holding him back, why getting "too big" could kill his chances at sub-52 in the 100 back, and why historic swimming comebacks (Dara Torres, Anthony Ervin, Dana Vollmer) are super rare — especially for world record holders.

We debate:

His peak WR time (51.85 relay split / 51.97 race) vs. current young guns like Will McGlothen rising fast

The mental game: Stop chasing your "old self" — build a new baseline

Pilates/yoga + technique greater than more muscle for backstroke speed

Odds: Top 8 at Trials? Top 2 for the team? Or 4th place fade?

If you're a swim nerd, this one's for you — brutal honesty on one of America's greatest backstrokers chasing home soil glory.

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