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Ryan Fitzgerald Murphy OLY (born July 2, 1995) is an American competitive swimmer specializing in backstroke. He is a four-time Olympic gold medalist and the former world-record holder in the men's 100-meter backstroke.
- 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
- 201 lb (91 kg)
- United States
- University of California, Berkeley
Ryan Murphy launched his professional swimming career on the eve of the 2017 Phillips 66 U.S. Summer Nationals (aka U.S. World Trials) by signing with swimwear giant Speedo USA. At the trials, he ...
Mar 29, 2023. Ryan Murphy Leads U.S. With World Record Leg in the Men's 4x100-Meter Medley Relay | Swimmin... Ryan Murphy sets a world record leg in the men's 4x100-meter relay final at the Olympic Games Rio 2016.
Feb 9, 2024 · Six-time Olympic medalist Ryan Murphy ramps up for his third Olympic Games in Paris. In this interview he unpack his training cycle since 2022 World Championships. As expected, Murphy took a...
- 6 min
- World Championships and The Competition
- “Staying The Course”
- Hitting The Green
- Paris 2024 and La 2028
Murphy’s recent trip to World Championships yielded him an individual gold in the 200 back and silver in the 100 back, as well as a gold in the 4×100 mixed medley relay and a silver in the 4×100 medley. Murphy was impressed with his performance, and so was Michael Phelps, who Murphy said texted him about Murphy’s swims. Surprisingly, Murphy said he...
When asked about his “edge,” Murphy pointed to his long history of hard work, going back to his first time training with Olympians in eighth grade. A student at the Bolles School in Florida, Murphy said his intense training with some of the best swimmers early allowed him to learn how to lose and to focus on the whole season, rather than just winni...
Currently, Murphy is taking a small break from swimming, which he said has allowed him to hang out with his friends and fiancée, as well as practicing his golfing skills–skills he admitted need some improvement. He also joined The House Fund as a limited partner, which has allowed him to begin working in the venture capital industry and meeting wit...
For Murphy, the Olympics begin a year-out from the actual event. He said the thoughts begin 12 months out and are “constant” for someone as competitive as him. One of the unknowns–and certainly a cause of swirling thoughts–of the Olympics is the current situation in Russia, and whether there will be some kind of boycott or ban on certain athletes. ...
Jun 18, 2021 · 5 min 18 June 2021 06:00 GMT-7. (2016 Getty Images) Brains, brawn and bravery, USA swimmer Ryan Murphy has it all. The Illinois-born athlete may only be 25, but he already has three Olympic titles to his name, having won the 100m and 200m backstroke, as well as 4x100m medley relay gold medals in Rio. Murphy also qualifies for GOAT status, as ...
Six-Time Olympic Medalist. World Record Holder. Florida Native. A successful past. A promising future. Ryan Murphy began breaking records as soon as he started swimming at age 5. Through dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment, Ryan has fulfilled his academic and athletic dreams.
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