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(Editor’s Note: Writing for teamusa.com, the official website of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, Sports Capital Journalism program graduate student Madie Chandler wrote about seven-time gold medalist Katie Ledecky at the start of her fourth Olympic Games.) Team USA | Katie Ledecky Kicks Off Swimming in Paris, Remains Focused on Her Goals

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 …