Ryan Murphy, a seven-time Olympic medalist, has advanced to the semifinals of the men's 200-meter backstroke at the Paris Olympics after finishing fifth in the preliminaries. He is aiming to become the first male swimmer to earn medals in both the 100m and 200m backstroke across three consecutive Olympics. Recently, Murphy claimed bronze in the men's 100-meter backstroke, marking his seventh Olympic medal, after finishing with a time of 52.39 seconds. This achievement makes him the first male to medal in the 100m backstroke in three straight Olympics since 1972. Alongside his athletic success, Murphy received heartfelt news from his wife, who revealed their first child's gender, adding a personal milestone to his Olympic journey. He will compete in the 200m backstroke semifinal, continuing his pursuit of Olympic history.