Murdoch only lost on on gold to a remarkable world record breaking swim from Englishman Adam Peaty.

Peaty had the crowd on their feet at the London event as he finished in a time of 57.92, making him a world record holder in both the 50m and 100m events, the City of Derby swimmer is the first man in history to break through the 58 second barrier.

Murdoch kept pace with his good friend Peaty and managed a time of 59.13, a Scottish record and a time inside the qualification standard for the World Championships in Kazan.

Before the final Murdoch told Scottish Swimming’s official website: “The depth of breaststroke talent in the U.K is insane and anyone who has made the final could win the race.

“I’m just coming back from illness so I’m not feeling the pressure, I’ll just have to wait and see what happens and hope I can put myself in the mix.” After realising what his international teammate had achieved, Murdoch immediately hugged Peaty in what was a moment to remember for both swimmers. It was a welcome return to form for Murdoch who was set back over the winter when he was struck down with a viral infection.

Speaking after the race, Murdoch said: “That was very good for me, it was a season’s best by 0.5 of a second so I’m pleased.

“It was 0.3 off my personal best that I set last year but I’m pleased to be back swimming. I’m feeling really good now and confident, I’ve booked my plane ticket to Russia and that was the main thing for me.”