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By Ryan Gregory Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — The last day of the Division I Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships will never be forgotten for California senior Ryan Murphy. His collegiate career ended with a record-tying eight NCAA championships. Murphy came from behind to defeat John Shebat of Texas to win the 200 backstroke …

By Jared McMurry Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS – Ryan Murphy has gotten used to this winning thing. On Friday, the California senior achieved a special place in the history of the NCAA Division I Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships when he won the 100 backstroke final with an effort of 43.99 seconds at the …