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Ryan Murphy is a highly decorated Olympic swimmer, recognized for his consistent performance in backstroke events and leadership within Team USA.
Ryan Murphy is a brand ambassador for Goldfish Swim School, focusing on water safety and swim lessons. He is also a franchise owner, emphasizing the importance of swimming for children.
Ryan Murphy is an investor on Norwest's growth equity team, concentrating on investments in franchising, consumer products, sports, and wellness.
Ryan Murphy serves as a brand ambassador for swimwear manufacturer Speedo, promoting their products including the Fastskin LZR Pure Intent 2.0 and Fastskin LZR Pure Valor 2.0 swimsuits.
Olympic gold medalist Ryan Murphy has partnered with SF-based Skillest to mentor swimmers, assisting with their training and development.
Ryan Murphy is an investor at Summa Labs, Inc.
Born in Chicago in 1995, Ryan Fitzgerald Murphy began his competitive swimming career early, dreaming of Olympic participation since age seven. He attended Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida, where he was named National High School Swimmer of the Year in 2013 and earned 15 Florida High School Class 1A State Championship titles, setting National High School Records in various events. Murphy continued his academic and athletic pursuits at the University of California, Berkeley, where he distinguished himself as an eight-time NCAA individual national champion in the 100-yard and 200-yard backstrokes from 2014 to 2017. During his collegiate years, he also achieved academic recognition, including Academic All-America honors and the Pac-12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year award, balancing high-level competition with academic excellence.
Murphy made his Olympic debut at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics, where he swept the backstroke events, securing gold medals in both the 100m and 200m backstroke. He also earned a gold medal in the 4x100m medley relay alongside Michael Phelps, Nathan Adrian, and Cody Miller, contributing a world-record-breaking 51.85-second backstroke split. His performance in Rio established him as a dominant force in international swimming. In 2018, he secured three titles at the Short Course World Championships and continued to earn multiple medals at subsequent World Championships, including three silver medals in 2019. By Tokyo 2020, Murphy was selected as a US Olympic swim team captain, reflecting his calm demeanor and extensive experience. He continued to add to his medal count with a gold in the men’s 4x100m medley relay (setting a new world record), individual 200m backstroke silver, and 100m backstroke bronze. His career highlights include five Olympic gold medals, two silver, and two bronze, along with numerous World Championship medals.
Beyond his Olympic success, Murphy has competed professionally, including with the LA Current in the International Swimming League (ISL), where he set new Americas, American, and ISL records in the 50m backstroke in 2021. He consistently qualifies for the US National Team in his primary events, demonstrating sustained excellence. In 2024, he reinforced his legacy by becoming the first swimmer to win both the 100 and 200 backstroke events three years in a row at the US Olympic Trials. His recent Olympic achievements in Paris 2024 include a bronze in the 100m backstroke, silver in the 4 x 100m medley, and gold in the mixed 4 x 100m medley, further solidifying his status as one of the most accomplished backstroke swimmers.
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