Ryan Murphy is returning to competition at the Pro Swim Series in Sacramento, his first event since the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

What happened at the Olympics?

He won the bronze medal in the 100-meter backstroke with a time of 52.04 seconds on August 2, 2024, and finished 10th in the 200 back.
Murphy also earned a silver medal as part of the 400 medley relay team.

Why the break from competition?

Since the Olympics, Murphy took time off to spend with his growing family after becoming a father.

What's next for Ryan Murphy?

He has begun his post-competitive career, working with the Growth Equity team at Norwest focusing on sports investment opportunities.
And Murphy's return to competition is highly anticipated, with fans eager to see him back in the pool.
The Pro Swim Series stop in Sacramento will feature other top swimmers, including Michael Andrew and Phoebe Bacon.
Murphy's first Olympics were in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, where he won the gold medal in both backstroke events and as part of the U.S. 400 medley relay.
In the 400 medley relay, Murphy broke the world record in the 100 back, leading off the relay in a time of 51.85 on August 13, 2016.
So the stage is set for an exciting competition in Sacramento, with Murphy looking to make a strong return to the pool.
The event will be hosted by DART Swimming, which announced Murphy's return on social media.
Murphy's experience and skill will make him a top contender at the Pro Swim Series.
But he will face tough competition from other swimmers, including Santo Condorelli and Luca Urlando.
The Pro Swim Series stop in Sacramento is scheduled to take place next week, with Murphy's first event on the agenda.
And fans can expect to see some thrilling races, with Murphy looking to make a statement in his return to competition.
The Growth Equity team at Norwest has been a good fit for Murphy, allowing him to stay involved in the sports world.
Murphy's work with the team has given him a new perspective on the sport, and he is eager to apply his knowledge in the pool.
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games were Murphy's third Olympics, and he is looking to build on his success in Sacramento.