Cal teammates Ryan Murphy and Jacob Pebley supported each other all the way to the 200 meter backstroke final, finishing with two of the four best times overall from the semifinals.
Murphy won his first Olympic medal earlier this week in the 100 meter backstroke, just edging out all other competitors for Olympic gold. This was an even better swim in the 200 meter. Murphy started with a strong swim, taking the lead after the 100 meter mark.
Pebley had a strong swim as well, finishing 5th overall. Murphy is not likely done with winning gold either.