On the last day of US nationals Ryan will swim his best event, the 200m back. Ryan still technically holds the WR at 1:53.94 even though Ryosuke Irie swam faster earlier this year in an unapproved suit. Irie has come close to breaking Ryan's record in an approved suit, coming within .19 a few days ago. I can't wait for this event in Rome, but first Ryan has to qualify and it's not going to be a cake walk. Peirsol, Thoman and Clary all have a shot at winning.
The top 8 seeds in the 200 back are as follows:
1 Lochte, Ryan - 1:53.94
2 Peirsol, Aaron - 1:54.32
3 Thoman, Nicholas - 1:56.15
4 Clary, Tyler - 1:57.05
5 Tullius, Rexford - 1:57.73
6 Schirk, Patrick - 1:58.66
7 Cromwell, David - 1:58.75
8 Russell, David - 1:59.40
Ryan will be in heat 5, lane 4 in the prelims, right next to Tyler Clary in lane 5. Aaron Peirsol is swimming in heat 4 with Rex Tullius. Nick Thoman is in heat 3.
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