Jacksonville's Ryan Murphy Makes History In Paris

Swimming - Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 3

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Jacksonville's Ryan Murphy making history after winning bronze in men's 100m backstroke.

Murphy is the first man to medal in three consecutive Olympic games in the men’s 100-meter backstroke since 1972.

It's the 29yo's seventh Olympic medal across three Olympics, having won three gold in Rio and a gold, bronze and silver in Tokyo.

Murphy's wife, who expecting their first child, held up a sign right after the medal ceremony letting him know it's a girl.

He will have another chance at a medal in the men's 200m backstroke.


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