Ryan Murphy Celebrates Olympic Bronze and Gender Reveal in Paris
- Ryan Murphy recently won a bronze medal in his competitive sport, marking a significant achievement in his career.
- In addition to his athletic success, Murphy has also embraced his role as a 'girl dad', celebrating his family life.
- This dual milestone highlights both his professional accomplishments and personal happiness.
PARIS – American swimmer Ryan Murphy celebrated a remarkable night at the La Defense Arena on Monday, where he secured a bronze medal in the 100-meter backstroke. As he took a victory lap with his medal, a heartwarming surprise awaited him from the stands. His wife, Bridget Konttinen, revealed the gender of their unborn child with a sign that read, "Ryan, it's a girl." This unexpected announcement marked a significant moment for Murphy, who confirmed he was unaware they would be welcoming a daughter, due in January. The 29-year-old swimmer expressed his excitement about becoming a "girl dad," stating that the news shifted his perspective on his swimming career. "Up to this point, swimming has really been the most important thing in my life," Murphy remarked, acknowledging that his priorities would soon change as he prepares for fatherhood. He emphasized that his decisions have largely revolved around his swimming career, but he looks forward to embracing this new chapter in his life. Murphy's achievement in the pool was historic, as he became only the second man to win three career medals in the 100-meter backstroke, having previously won gold in 2016 and bronze in Tokyo. He also tied the record for the most Olympic medals in backstroke events, a record set by American swimmer Aaron Peirsol in 2008. Murphy will have the opportunity to break this record later this week in the 200-meter backstroke. In the 100-meter race, Italy's Thomas Ceccon claimed the gold medal with a time of 52.00 seconds, while China's Xu Jiayu secured the silver.