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US Swimmer, 2016 Gold Medal Winner, Says Race ‘Probably Wasn’t Clean’ After Losing To Russia

Tim Pearce
US Swimmer, 2016 Gold Medal Winner, Says Race ‘Probably Wasn’t Clean’ After Losing To Russia
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Ryan Murphy, who took home gold medals for his backstroke ability in the 2016 Olympics, said the 200-meter backstroke race on Friday “probably wasn’t clean” after losing to Russia’s Evgeny Rylov.

Swimmer Ryan Murphy took home the silver medal in the 200-meter backstroke Friday in a race he said “probably wasn’t clean.”

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