American backstroke Olympic champion and world record holder whose consistent excellence and relay contributions have established him as one of the finest male backstrokers of his generation.
Ryan Murphy is an American backstroke swimmer and multiple Olympic champion, producing dominant performances in the 100m and 200m backstroke at the Rio Olympics. His exceptional underwater work and powerful stroke have made him one of the finest male backstrokers of the modern era. His rivalry with competitors from Russia and other nations has produced some of backstroke swimming's most competitive racing.
World record holder and Olympic champion in backstroke events
How They Played
Technical backstroke specialist with exceptional underwater phase
Lasting Impact
One of the greatest backstroke swimmers in history