Ryan Murphy Comeback: 25.1 50 Back & 53.9 100 Back — Can He Make the 2028 Olympics? 🔥 Night Swim

Ryan Murphy is officially back in the pool and the swimming world is watching closely.

At the Sacramento Pro Swim Series (a lower-key meet while many stars were in Fort Lauderdale), the Olympic champion posted:

- 25.1 in the 50 backstroke → 1st place

- 53.9 in the 100 backstroke → 2nd place

Dax and Elvis break it down raw:

- Is this the start of an Anthony Ervin-style comeback story, or will the young guns make it nearly impossible?

- Concerns about Murphy’s added muscle mass — “he’s too big” and how that impacts speed and drag

- Training speculation: Is he doing low-yardage/high-intensity like Cam McEvoy? ASP Aquatic Sports Performance style? Or sticking to traditional college yards-based training?

- The physical toll of time off and whether he can stay lean enough to hit elite times again

- Honest odds for making the 2028 Olympic team in a stacked backstroke field

Plus they reference historical context: veterans coming back, the brutal reality of the Olympics, and what Murphy needs to do differently if he wants to medal again in LA.

This is pure, unfiltered analysis from two swimmers who know what it takes. No sugarcoating.

Do you think Ryan Murphy can make the 2028 Olympic team? Drop your prediction and reasoning in the comments 👇

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