Athletes to Watch: Ryan Murphy At the 2016 Rio Olympics, Ryan Murphy carried on an American backstroking tradition by winning the 100m and 200m backstrokes, and also setting a world record in his lead-off backstroke leg of the gold medal-winning U.S. 4x100m medley relay. Murphy is a product of Jacksonville’s Bolles School and its renowned swim program, and is a massive Jacksonville Jaguars fan. Murphy’s hometown is not far from Caeleb Dressel’s, and growing up, Murphy would get upset that Dressel – who is a year younger – would often break many of Murphy’s local age-group records (except for backstroke). Visit Ryan's Team USA profile Athlete Info Sport Swimming Height 6'3" Weight 200 Date of Birth July 2, 1995 Hometown Jacksonville, FL Current Residence Berkeley, CA Trivia When he was in a young kid in school, Ryan wrote in a dream book about his future goals. In it he wrote "I hope my swimming life continues and I become an Olympian when I grow up." Grow your Olympic knowledge Athletes Faces Strict Restrictions as They Arrive in China for Winter Olympics As the countdown to the Winter Olympics continues, athletes are facing strict new rules as they arrive in Beijing. Carissa Moore: Carrying surfers’ aloha spirit to the top of the podium | Wait For It Discover how Hawaii native Carissa Moore surfs her way to the top of the Olympic podium. Athletes to Watch: Caeleb Dressel The Journey of Two-Time Paralympic Gold Medalist Jake Williams Learn the story of this two-time Paralympic Gold Medalist and Head Coach at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Olympians Share Their Favorite Athlete As a Child Who were the ones that inspired today's Olympic athletes? Athletes to Watch: April Ross & Alix Klineman Learn more about beach volleyball duo Alix Klineman and April Ross. View More sports in this article Swimming tags in this article 2020 Summer Olympics Athletes to Watch Fan SportsEngine