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Swimmer Ryan Murphy learns sex of first child after winning bronze at Paris Olympics

Ryan Murphy (R) reacts to learning the sex of his first child after the medal ceremony of the men's 100m backstroke at the Paris Olympics.

By NBC Olympics

Published July 29, 2024 3:32 PM

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As American swimmer Ryan Murphy stepped off the podium to greet his wife, Bridget Konttinen, in the La Defense Arena stands, he was hit with some news that instantly took priority over times, splits and medals.

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