US Olympic swimmer Ryan Murphy celebrated a significant personal and professional milestone at the Paris 2024 Olympics, winning a bronze medal in the men's 100m backstroke and discovering the gender of his unborn child. His wife, Bridget Konttinen, revealed they are having a baby girl by holding a sign in the stands. This heartwarming moment made his achievements even more special, marking his seventh Olympic medal. Murphy, who initially thought they were expecting a boy, expressed his excitement about becoming a 'girl dad' and acknowledged how fatherhood will shift his life priorities. The couple, who married in September 2023, are expecting their daughter in January 2024.