Ryan Murphy

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“I am grateful for the positive relationships I formed through this process (choosing Cal). The coaches and athletes that I got to know are special individuals!”

Grevers Gets on the Team; But Plummer Pulls Upset in Men’s 100 Back

Full Name:	Ryan Murphy
Nickname(s):	Murph
Born:	July 02nd, 1995
	Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Nationality:	United States of America
Status:	Active

Ryan Murphy is a 4x Olympic champion and 6x Olympic medalist overall. He specializes in backstroke and represents the USA internationally. Ryan Murphy is an American backstroker and former World record holder in the 100m Backstroke. He was born July 2, 1995 in Palos Heights, IL to Pat and Katy Murphy. High School Swimming Growing up, Murphy attended Bolles School where he swam as a Shark under head coach Sergio Lopez. In his time as a Shark, Murphy broke 26 National Age Group Records in events such as the 100-meter and yard backstrokes, 200-meter and yard backstrokes, 200-yard IM, 400-yard IM, 200-meter butterfly, and 50-yard freestyle. Murphy currently holds eight of them still today (17-18 100-meter backstroke, 17-18 200-yard backstroke, 15-16 100-meter backstroke, 15-16 100-yard backstroke, 15-16 200-yard backstroke, 11-12 200-meter backstroke, 11-12 100-yard backstroke, and 11-12 200-yard backstroke). College Swimming 2013-2014 During his rookie campaign, Murphy was named the Pac-12 Newcomer of the Year and was a 2014 NCAA champion as a member of the Bears' 200 free relay, American record 200 medley relay and 400 medley relay. He also won the 100-yard backstroke (44.63) in a school record time and the 200 yard backstroke (1:37.35) in a NCAA record time as a rookie at …

Grevers Gets on the Team; But Plummer Pulls Upset in Men’s 100 Back

Matt Grevers will try and hit his first World Championship qualification of 2013 on Friday night. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com

World Championship Trials: Day 4 Prelims Photo Vault

Ryan Murphy wins the prelims of the 100 backstroke with a new 17-18 NAG record of 53.62 at the 2013 World Championship Trails. Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)

Ryan Murphy Breaks National Age Group Record in Friday Prelims

Ryan Murphy, seen after breaking the 17-18 National Age Group Record in the 100 backstroke. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Grevers Wants 51 Second 100 Back, but Not This Year, Video Interview

Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

Clary Felt Terrible in 200 Back, Video Interview

(Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

Beisel Drops Finals, Several Others Scratch 100 Free

Elizabeth Beisel, along with a number of others, scratch from finals after Day 1 Prelims. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Ryan Murphy Ready to Make Worlds Team – Gold Medal Minute Video

(Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

2013 Worlds Trials Preview: Up-and-Comers Chasing Grevers, Plummer

David Plummer just missed out on an Olympic birth last summer. Can he hold off the field next week in Indianapolis to secure a spot on Team USA?

Drew teDuits Rising Backstroke Star, Video Interview

(Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

Ryan Murphy, Confident He Has Shot at US Worlds Team

Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

Jessica Hardy wins third event at Charlotte Grand Prix

Jessica Hardy won her third event of the meet taking the women’s 50 freestyle in a time of 25.09. Hardy won…

Charlotte Grand Prix; Day three prelims

The men’s 50 freestyle final will see five Olympians battle it out for the top spot Anthony Ervin, Cullen Jones, Marcelo Chierighini, Ricky Berens and Tyler…

Ryan Murphy rips a 25 Butterfly at the end of workout

After a longer aerobic workout, Bolles School Super Star Ryan Murphy steps up to see what he’s got in a 25 fly. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Ledecky Swims to World Leader in 800 Free; Breeja Completes Breaststroke Sweep

Nobody even sniffed Katie Ledecky in the 800 free as she closed the meet with a world-leading 8:20. (File Photo from Olympic Trials: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Mesa Grand Prix: Ledecky-Franklin Duel, Big 50 Frees on Night 2

Nathan Adrian dropped a 21.7 tonight to win the 50 free…