JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – At the age of 8 years old Ryan Murphy had a dream of one day winning a gold medal in swimming at the Olympic Games. On Monday night that dream became reality as Murphy won the 100 meter backstroke in Rio.
Murphy also set a new Olympic record with a time of 51.97. His teammate David Plummer won bronze in the men's 100-meter backstroke.
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Before going off to college at Cal, Murphy swam at Bolles where he helped Bulldogs to four state titles.
He’s also a four-time individual NCAA Champion.
Murphy, 21, will also be competing in the 200-meter backstroke on Wednesday and Thursday and will be part of the U.S. team defending its 2012 Olympic gold in the 4x100-meter medley relay starting Friday.