Ryan Murphy (born July 2, 1995) is an American competitive swimmer who specializes in backstroke.
He is a three-time Olympic gold medalist and world-record holder in the men's 100-meter backstroke (long course).
At the 2016 Summer Olympics, Murphy swept the backstroke events by winning gold in the 100- and 200-meter backstroke.
Murphy also won gold in the 4×100-meter medley relay and his leadoff backstroke leg broke Aaron Peirsol's former world record set in 2009.