Ryan Murphy is representing the USA men’s swimming team in the third Olympics of his career in 2024. A native of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, United States, he attended Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida, United States, and was declared Florida High School Class 1A State Champion 15 times in his career. He also became the National High School Swimmer of the Year in 2013. Murphy swam for the California Golden Bears men's team at the University of California, Berkeley. He won NCAA Championships during his career in college among other achievements.
Ryan Murphy is notable for being a six-time Olympic medalist in his career. These include four gold medals, one silver, and one bronze. He has also participated in the World Championships, winning 31 medals, including 16 gold, 12 silver, and three bronze medals. Besides his swimming exploits, Murphy has also helped in creating awareness about water safety by working with the USA Swimming and Goldfish Swimming School.
Ryan Murphy Parents
Ryan Murphy is the son of Pat Murphy and Katy Muphy. Pat works in finance, as per teamusa.com. However, he had also acted as his two son’s soccer team coach, as per heavy.com. On the other hand, Katy is a math teacher by profession. However, she also acted as the team mom for various sports and clubs. She also kept her son motivated through ice creams as per heavy.com.
Who are Ryan Murphy’s Siblings?
Ryan Murphy has an older brother named Patrick Murphy and an older sister named Shannon Frieders.
Who is Ryan Murphy’s Brother?
Patrick Murphy is the older brother of Ryan Murphy. He is the Senior Director of Data & Product at USA Swimming, as per his LinkedIn profile. He previously worked as the Director of Analytics for USA Swimming. He was also a swimmer during his early years which inspired his younger brother Ryan Murphy to become a swimmer. Talking about his younger brother’s talents, Patrick Murphy revealed (via heavy.com):
“I watched him beat 18-year-olds when he was in 7th grade. I watched him knock seniors off of the state medley relay when he was in 8th grade. I realized that I was not alone anymore. My brother had a gift.”
Who is Ryan Murphy’s Sister?
Shannon Frieders is the older sister of Ryan Murphy. She is a Senior Physical Therapist at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, as per her LinkedIn profile. She also has been a swimmer in her early years, which motivated her younger brother Ryan Murphy to become a swimmer, as per heavy.com.
Ryan Murphy’s Wife?
Bridget Murphy is the wife of Ryan Murphy. Previously known as Bridget Kontinnen, she is a creative producer at Hubspot by profession, as per her LinkedIn profile. She has also worked as a Creative Producer/Project Manager for Nike in the past. She was a member of the California Golden Bears women’s rowing team at the University of California, Berkeley, as per calbears.com. The couple have been together since November 2016, as per theknot.com. The two got engaged in May 2022 and finally tied the knot on September 30, 2023, in Lake Tahoe in the United States.
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Ryan Murphy Family FAQs
A. Yes, Ryan Murphy is married to his wife Bridget Murphy.
A. Ryan Murphy attended the University of California, Berkeley.
A. Patrick Murphy is Ryan Murphy’s older brother.
A. Ryan Murphy is 29 years old as of July 2024.
A. Katy Murphy is Ryan Murphy’s mom.
