Olympic Champion Ryan Murphy and his Wife Bridget Welcome the Arrival of their First Child
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Olympic swimmer Ryan Murphy and his wife Bridget Konttinen Murphy have recently shared the joyous news of welcoming their first child, a daughter named Eevi Lillian Murphy. The baby girl was born on Friday, January 24, making the couple a family of three.
In a heartwarming announcement on Wednesday, January 29, Ryan, a nine-time Olympic medalist at the age of 29, and Bridget, posted a series of five images on Instagram introducing their precious newborn daughter to the world. Little Eevi weighed 9 lbs. and 8 oz. at birth and measured 22 inches long. The caption on the post simply read, “Family of 3,” signifying the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.
Noteworthy is the significance behind their daughter’s name, Eevi, which originates from Finnish and translates to ‘life.’ The proud parents shared intimate moments captured in the photos, including Eevi sleeping peacefully while holding hands with her mother and father, Bridget’s tender embrace of their daughter in the hospital bed, and a snapshot of the newborn in a pink blanket.
The couple’s Instagram post also included a photo of a wide-awake Eevi in her car seat, radiating innocence and charm. The series concluded with an adorable picture of Bridget cradling her precious daughter in her arms as she sat contentedly in the hospital bed.
Fellow Olympic swimmers joined in the celebration, showering the new parents with congratulatory messages in the comment section. Abbey Weitzeil, Olivia Smoliga, and Katie McLaughlin were among those who expressed their joy and well wishes for the growing family.
The expectant announcement of their daughter’s gender at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris added another layer of excitement to Ryan’s bronze medal victory in the 100-meter backstroke race. Bridget’s creative and spontaneous reveal via a handwritten sign, “Ryan it’s a girl!” showcased their shared joy in the moment.
In a previous interview with PEOPLE in February 2024, Ryan acknowledged the unwavering support of his college sweetheart, Bridget, as a driving force behind his athletic success. Describing her as a motivating presence that fuels his passion for life, Ryan credited Bridget for playing a pivotal role in his accomplishments.
The touching journey of Ryan and Bridget Murphy stepping into parenthood has been met with an outpouring of love and well wishes from fans and the swimming community alike. As they embrace this new phase of life with baby Eevi, the world joins in celebrating the arrival of their precious bundle of joy.