<p>Ryan Murphy is officially back in the pool and the swimming world is watching closely.</p><p>At the Sacramento Pro Swim Series (a lower-key meet while many stars were in Fort Lauderdale), the Olympic champion posted:</p><p>- 25.1 in the 50 backstroke → 1st place</p><p>- 53.9 in the 100 backstroke → 2nd place</p><p><br></p><p>Dax and Elvis break it down raw:</p><p>- Is this the start of an Anthony Ervin-style comeback story, or will the young guns make it nearly impossible?</p><p>- Concerns about Murphy’s added muscle mass — “he’s too big” and how that impacts speed and drag</p><p>- 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?</p><p>- The physical toll of time off and whether he can stay lean enough to hit elite times again</p><p>- Honest odds for making the 2028 Olympic team in a stacked backstroke field</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>This is pure, unfiltered analysis from two swimmers who know what it takes. No sugarcoating.</p><p><br></p><p>Do you think Ryan Murphy can make the 2028 Olympic team? Drop your prediction and reasoning in the comments 👇</p><p><br></p><p>🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow&#39;s Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black swimmers who’ve seen it all, saying what everyone else whispers.New episodes weekly. Grab your goggles, hit subscribe, and dive in.🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. #NightSwimPod #Swimming</p><p><br></p><p>#NightSwim #RyanMurphy</p>