PARIS — For American swimmer Ryan Murphy it was a life-affirming two-in-one: He had just won bronze in the men’s 100-meter backstroke when he found out his pregnant wife was having a girl.

In 2024, Ryan Murphy, the four-time Olympic champion was responsible for winning the men’s 100m backstroke event in the French capital. The event was right up his alley. In fact, he once boasted ...

Ryan Murphy needed a medal Monday to begin his goal of making Olympic history in swimming -- and he got it. Murphy scored bronze in the men's 100-meter backstroke after taking an early lead in the ...

Ryan Murphy came to the Paris Olympics hoping to reclaim his backstroke crowns. He'll have to settle for a single bronze medal. The 29-year-old Floridian was surprisingly eliminated in the ...

Ryan Murphy recently reacted to Cal Men's swimming ... Gabriel Jett won the 200-yard backstroke in an ACC record 1:37.19. Jack Alexy took the 100 freestyle in 41.19 seconds, adding 79 points.