Ryan Murphy

Ryan Murphy first established his dominance at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics, sweeping the backstroke events with individual golds in the 100m and 200m. He also contributed a world-record-breaking 51.85-second backstroke split for the gold medal-winning 4x100m medley relay alongside esteemed teammates. He was named National High School Swimmer of the Year in 2013, winning 15 Florida State Championship titles. Following Rio, Murphy collected major international accolades.

Consistently on the US National Team, he secured gold (200m backstroke) and silver (100m backstroke) at the 2022 World Aquatics Championships. His success continued at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships, achieving gold in the 100m backstroke and 4x100m medley, silver in the 200m backstroke, and bronze in the 4x100m mixed medley. In 2024, Murphy reinforced his legacy by becoming the first swimmer to win both the 100m and 200m backstroke events three years in a row at the US Olympic Trials. His recent achievements at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games include a bronze (Men’s 100m Backstroke), silver (Men’s 4x100m Medley Relay), and gold (Mixed 4x100m Medley Relay), bringing his career total to five Olympic gold, three silver, and three bronze medals.