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02.08.24

Pursuit of Gold with Lauren Wilkinson

Laura Wilkinson is an American diver, 3 time Olympian, and Olympic gold medalist.  She is the first woman to win the three major diving world titles.  Wilkinson retired in 2008.  After nine years of retirement, she returned to competition in 2017, and placed 2nd at Nationals.  She has been inducted into 5 Halls of Fame.  Laura Wilkinson also helps athletes harness their mental game as a mindset coach.  In this podcast, Laura Wilkinson interviews Ryan Murphy about his path to Gold.  Throughout the episode, listeners become privy to valuable insights into the life and mindset of an Olympic Champion, as this legendary duo explores such themes as building confidence, managing distractions, handling pressure, and the importance of teamwork.  They dive deep into the world of competitive swimming and uncover the invaluable lessons it has to offer, including the significance of perseverance, resilience and the pursuit of excellence in the face of extraordinary challenges.

06.30.20

Olympic Swimmer Ryan Murphy Swears by This Breakfast Every Day

Ryan describes his diet routine.  He keeps it very simple and listens to his body.  Watch the video to hear Ryan’s thoughts.

07.14.20

How Olympic Swimmer Ryan Murphy Trains for Gold

Ryan speaks to Emily Shiffer about his weight room routine and how the skills make him a better swimmer.  Joel Smith, Ryan’s performance weight room coach, directs Ryan through a few exercises.

02.09.21

Sports Business Radio Podcast

Ryan joins Sports Business Radio to discuss his preparation for the Tokyo Olympics scheduled for this summer.  Murphy shares details about this training regimen, and how the one year delay due to the pandemic has impacted him.  As a graduate of University of California, Berkeley and Haas School of Business, Murphy is well versed when it comes to business and investing, so Murphy shares his thoughts on those topics as well.  And he tells us what his go to pre-race meal is – which might surprise you.

02.02.21

Sports Byline USA

On Titilating Sports, Ryan Murphy joins Rick on the show to discuss his preparations for the  2020 (now 2021) Olympics, his gold-medal winning performances, his time at Cal, and what it’s like to participate with so many iconic athletes.

11.18.20

Gold on Hold

Ryan Murphy and Caeleb Dressel keep swimming towards Olympic dreams.  Clayton Freeman explains how Murphy and Dressel are adjusting to the delay of the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo.

01.17.21

Ryan Murphy, backstroke king in Rio, motivated by foes foreign and domestic

Ryan competes in his first long course meet, since early March 2020.  He reflects on moments in his career when he appreciates the confidence he gained from veterans.  Now, he wants to do the same for the next generation.

01.16.21

Digital Journal chats with Ryan Murphy at 2021 TYR Pro Swim Series in Texas

Ryan chatted with Digital Journal’s Mark Papadatos at a virtual mixed zone after the TYR Pro Swim Series meet in San Antonio, Texas.

04.14.21

NBC Chicago

It is 100 days out from the Olympic Games and Michelle Relerford interviews Ryan Murphy regarding his preparation leading into this summer.  Michelle asks Ryan about his feelings reflecting on Rio and his hopes regarding Tokyo 2021.

07.24.21

Ryan Murphy Wants to Be the GOAT of U.S. Olympic Men’s Backstroke

Pat Forde, of Sports Illustrated, writes about the backstroke legacy in the United States.  He includes quotes from Ryan, and how Ryan’s Cal teammates push him to be his best.

07.26.21

3-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Murphy: Why being the best can be lonely, plus his hack to handle high pressure

Jade Scipioni interviews Ryan Murphy as part of its “Top of the Game” series.  She interviews Ryan about his mindset, habits and routines that help him achieve success.

06.10.21

Unbeatable backstrokers: Murphy looks to extend US dominance

Paul Newberry, of the Associated Press, writes about the long history of US backstrokers at the top of the Olympic podium.

06.08.21

Winning Silver or Losing Gold: Second to None

Lauren Shehadi speaks to Ryan on the podcast, The Podium.

05.28.21

OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALISTS RYAN MURPHY & OLIVIA SMOLIGA PLUS HOPEFUL SHAINE CASAS ON WHY U.S. SWIMMERS HAVE DOMINATED BACKSTROKE

Peggy Shin writes for TEAM USA about the depth of talent in the stroke of backstroke in the United States.

05.06.21

Olympic swimmer Ryan Murphy: Drowning deaths of children are preventable. Here’s how.

Ryan Murphy writes an opinion article for USA Today.  He is passionate about children learning to swim.  Swimming lessons can save a child’s life.

04.27.21

Olympian Ryan Murphy’s quest for gold in Tokyo and the stock market

Ryan Murphy’s interests extend far beyond the swimming pool, as the three-time Olympic gold medalist is putting his love of finance to good use by researching the stock market. In celebration of Financial Literacy Month, the Tokyo 2021 hopeful shares his tricks of the trade.

05.27.20

Olympic swimmer Ryan Murphy staying ‘locked in’ as he looks to 2021 (FULL INTERVIEW) | NBC Sports

Ryan Murphy joins Mike Tirico to discuss maintaining his winning mindset with the 2020 Olympics postponed, how he’s training and staying focused on Tokyo in 2021 and getting access to train in pools.

06.09.20

Champion’s Mojo Podcast

What is the best way to productively deal with pressure? Olympic gold medal backstroke swimmer Ryan Murphy joins hosts Kelly Palace and Maria Parker to talk about how he deals with pressure in his life, both in and out of the pool.

05.14.20

A 3-time gold medalist’s hopes of competing in another Olympics this summer came to an agonizing halt over the course of a whirlwind week

Meredith Cash provides a very accurate description of Ryan Murphy’s emotions since March 2020.  Ryan provides details of how he learned the the Tokyo Olympic Games would be postponed.

05.12.20

Ryan Murphy Making A Positive Impact On Young Lives Through The Jay Fund

Ryan Murphy talked to Swim Swam about his collaboration with the Jay Fund.  In 1996, Tom Coughlin started the foundation to assist families with emotional and financial needs, due to childhood cancer.

05.12.20

3-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Murphy pushed his car up a hill as a creative workout alternative during quarantine

Meredith Cash spoke to Ryan Murphy about the ways he’s getting creative with his workouts during quarantine.

04.15.20

New Opportunity w/ Nathan Adrian, Ryan Murphy, Ryan Lochte & Cody Miller | Off the Blocks S3, Ep 1

USA Swimming produces its first episode of season 3 of  ‘Off the Blocks’.  Nathan Adrian, Ryan Murphy, Ryan Lochte and Cody Miller, address the current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, the swimmers’ first experience at Trials, what they did in their free time before Coronavirus to offset the pressures of training, and how they are shifting their focus to Trials next year.

Off the Blocks – Season 3 – Episode 2

USA Swimming produces ‘Off the Blocks’.  This episode spotlights Nathan Adrian’s battle with testicular cancer and how returning to swimming after his surgeries has been his “home.” Cody Miller, Ryan Murphy and Ryan Lochte also make appearances to talk about their love for the sport, their favorite Olympic moment and how they plan to proceed now that the Olympic Trials and Olympics have been postponed a year.

04.30.20

3-Time Gold-Medal Swimmer Ryan Murphy Speaks on the Postponement of the Tokyo Games, How It’s Affected Training, and What an Olympic-Level Athlete Does in Quarantine

Luke Norris discusses Ryan’s dreams as a young boy, as well as his accomplishments at the NCAA level and in Rio at the Olympic Games.  Then, Luke interviews Ryan about his feelings regarding the 2020 Olympics being postponed.

04.02.20

Olympic swimmer Ryan Murphy shares how he’s creatively training during COVID-19 outbreak

For The Win spoke with Olympic swimmer Ryan Murphy — who won three gold medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics in the 100-meter backstroke (and broke that world record), 200-meter backstroke and the 4×100 medley relay — about his reaction to the postponement. We also talked to the 24-year-old American, who trains at California Aquatics in Berkeley, about how he’s coping with the change and what he’s doing to get creative with his workouts.

03.31.20

Swimmer Ryan Murphy on Team USA’s Strong Sense of Community After Olympics Postponement

Ashley Boucher interviews Ryan Murphy about his feelings after he heard the news about the Tokyo Olympics 2020 being postponed.

03.27.20

Gene Frenette: Ryan Murphy has the right perspective on Olympics postponement

Ryan Murphy, Jacksonville’s triple-gold medalist, has the right perspective on the Summer Games being postponed until 2021.  His heart goes out to medical professionals battling the coronavirus.  Ryan keeps a healthy perspective outside the pool.

02.25.20

Everything you need to know about Olympic gold-medal swimmer Ryan Murphy

Ryan Murphy was born at Palos Community Hospital and his family lived in Evergreen Park, Illinois.  He’s very proud of his south-side Irish Chicago roots.

02.21.20

3-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Murphy shares the lasting investing lesson he learned when he was 13

Ryan discusses his interest in investments with Kathleen Elkins.  Ryan explains that his father and grandfather greatly influenced him at a young age.

02.12.20

Ryan Murphy: Refocused & Ready to Make a Run in 2020

The January issue of Swimming World Magazine included a feature on Ryan Murphy, the triple Olympic champion from the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro.  David Rieder interviewed Ryan about his performance at Worlds in 2019.  The profile takes a look at Murphy’s preparation for the 2020 Olympic season.

01.23.20

Tokyo Prep: You Never ‘Hit the Snooze Button’ in an Olympic Year

Ashley Boucher interviews Ryan Murphy about his training leading into this summer.

06.18.19

Ryan Murphy, Kathleen Baker, Chase Kalisz Headline Roster for ISL’s LA Current

Lenny Krayzelburg, who swept gold medals in the 100 and 200 back at the 2000 Olympics, has led the Los Angeles Current of the International Swimming League as general manager, and he has added two new American backstroke stars to his team. The world record-holders in the men’s and women’s 100 back, Ryan Murphy and Kathleen Baker, respectively, will headline Krayzelburg’s team.

06.20.19

Bridgestone Partners with Seven Inspiring U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Athletes on the Road to Tokyo 2020

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone), a subsidiary of the world’s largest tire and rubber company and a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, today announced its support for a group of seven Team USA Olympians and Paralympians on the road to the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020.

05.31.19

Ryan Murphy Wins a Battle of Olympic Champions in the 100m Backstroke

Ryan Murphy won a battle of Olympic champions in the 100m backstroke over Matt Grevers. The world-record holder clocked 52.99 seconds, moving to third in the world this year behind rivals Xu Jiayu and Evgeny Rylov.

05.03.19

Ryan Murphy Wants to Build on USA Swimming’s Legacy

On many teams, a 23-year-old would be a rookie, not a veteran. But after winning an Olympic gold medal in each of the three events he competed in at the 2016 Rio Games as a 21-year-old, USA’s Ryan Murphy has earned that veteran status, and his teammates agree.