{"id":2319140,"date":"2024-08-04T21:02:01","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T01:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wife-shares-awesome-news-with-us-swimmer-during-medal-ceremony-that-was-the-first-time-i-heard\/"},"modified":"2024-08-04T21:06:23","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T01:06:23","slug":"wife-shares-awesome-news-with-us-swimmer-during-medal-ceremony-that-was-the-first-time-i-heard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wife-shares-awesome-news-with-us-swimmer-during-medal-ceremony-that-was-the-first-time-i-heard\/","title":{"rendered":"Wife Shares Awesome News with US Swimmer During Medal Ceremony: &#8216;That Was the First Time I Heard&#8230;&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwife-shares-awesome-news-with-us-swimmer-during-medal-ceremony-that-was-the-first-time-i-heard%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2319140&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>This story about \u2064swimmer Ryan Murphy captures the essence of heartfelt moments \u2063that transcend the competitive spirit of the Olympics. After winning a bronze medal in\u2062 the 100-meter backstroke, Murphy had a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/expectant-father-28-killed-by-exploding-gender-reveal-device\/\" title=\"Expectant Father, 28, Killed By Exploding Gender Reveal Device\">gender reveal<\/a> moment with his\u2063 wife, Bridget Konttinen, that truly stood out amid\u2063 the rigors of elite sports.<\/p>\n<p>Murphy was filled with joy\u2062 when he saw Konttinen\u200c holding a sign that read, &#8220;RYAN It\u2019s a GIRL!&#8221; This moment not only marked the announcement of the \u2062couple&#8217;s impending parenthood but also\u200c overshadowed the significance of his\u2064 recent performance. Murphy admitted that they both expected to have a boy\u200b and this surprise brought an unexpected brightness to his achievement that evening.<\/p>\n<p>In his own words, Murphy said, \u200d&#8221;I think that just kind\u200d of, like, lit me up. And really brought this night to a\u2063 whole other level.&#8221; This sentiment highlights how personal milestones can profoundly influence an athlete&#8217;s\u2064 perspective, prioritizing\u2063 family and future over accolades.\u2064 <\/p>\n<p>Murphy&#8217;s priorities resonate deeply with his faith and values as he stated, &#8220;I\u200d am a firm believer in\u200b God. My faith is important to\u2064 me.&#8221; His approach reflects a commitment not only to his sport but also to the joy and responsibilities of fatherhood, showcasing that some of the \u2064most memorable moments aren&#8217;t solely\u2063 about competition\u2064 but about love and family.<\/p>\n<p>As the couple prepares\u2062 to welcome their first child \u200cin January, this gender reveal\u200d moment stands as a bright spot \u200bin\u2063 an Olympics filled with challenges and controversies, reminding us all of\u2062 the importance\u200c of cherishing\u200b life&#8217;s \u200bprecious moments.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section>\n<p>The Olympic Games are a place for the world&rsquo;s top athletes to show off their prowess and win recognition for themselves, their team, and their home country. People all over the world tune in to watch heart-stopping performances, last-second finishes, and feats no &ldquo;normal&rdquo; human could perform.<\/p>\n<p>But for many, some of the best moments aren&rsquo;t the events &mdash; they are the heart-warming moments between athletes and their families.<\/p>\n<p>One such <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-top-5-moments-from-ben-shapiros-appearance-on-real-time-with-bill-maher\/\" title=\"WATCH: Top 5 Moments From Ben Shapiro\u2019s Appearance On \u2018Real Time With Bill Maher\u2019\">moment occurred<\/a> on Monday after swimmer Ryan Murphy won the bronze medal in the 100-meter backstroke.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/ryan-murphy-team-usa-swimmer-wife-gender-reveal-bronze-medal-paris-olympics\/\">CBS News<\/a>, Murphy had received his medal and was leaving the platform when he looked up in the stands to his wife.<\/p>\n<p>In one of the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/plane-crashes-gender-reveal-stunt-partygoers-oblivious-deadly-event-right-behind\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gender reveals<\/a>, Bridget Konttinen was holding up a sign.<\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;RYAN It&rsquo;s a GIRL!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>USA Swimming and Team USA jointly d a photo of the sign on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C-BVRXpvXNz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C-BVRXpvXNz\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor data-darkreader-inline-border-top data-darkreader-inline-border-right data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom data-darkreader-inline-border-left data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow>\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; 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flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\" data-darkreader-inline-border-top data-darkreader-inline-border-left data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; 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font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\" data-darkreader-inline-color><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C-BVRXpvXNz\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-darkreader-inline-color>A post d by USA Swimming (@usaswimming)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Step 1: Win an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/olympic-triathlete-enraged-forced-swim-nasty-water-saw-things-shouldnt-think\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Olympic<\/a> medal. Step 2: Find out you&rsquo;re going to be a girl dad,&rdquo; the caption said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I was walking back around and Bridget was holding up a sign and it said &mdash; &lsquo;Ryan, it&rsquo;s a girl. That was the first time I heard the gender,&rdquo; Murphy told <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/olympics-2024-murphy-usa-f20bf53bc0e4bf25131cecd98718851f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Associated Press<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We both &mdash; we honestly both thought it was going to be a boy. And everyone &mdash; like everyone &mdash; we were talking to, they thought it was going to be a boy,&rdquo; the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/olympian-sharron-davies-blasts-olympics-allowing-trans-athlete-to-compete-against-women\/\" title=\"Olympian Sharron Davies Blasts Olympics Allowing Trans Athlete To Compete Against Women\u00a0\">swimmer added<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The AP reported that once Murphy began talking about his little girl, no other topic mattered &mdash; not his performance, not his medal.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I think that just kind of, like, lit me up.&rdquo; Murphy said. &ldquo;And really brought this night to a whole other level.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The Olympic medalist posted a picture and video of the gender reveal on his X account on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Safe to say that yesterday was a good day! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YvgP5hZ83N\">https:\/\/t.co\/YvgP5hZ83N<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ryan Murphy (@ryan_f_murphy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ryan_f_murphy\/status\/1818232984324964586?\">July 30, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Safe to say yesterday was a good day!&rdquo; the caption read.<\/p>\n<p>The fact that Murphy is putting fatherhood ahead of athletic achievement is a testament to his character, and more importantly, it is a reminder of his Christian faith and the values he cherishes. I am &ldquo;a firm believer in God. My faith is important to me,&rdquo; Murphy told the National Catholic Register, per the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-sun.com\/sport\/12015739\/ryan-murphy-swimmer-paris-olympics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Sun<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Murphy put his family first, celebrating the gift of life, and it is something that everyone should admire.<\/p>\n<p>In an Olympics full of controversy &mdash; from a blasphemous tableaux of &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/exposed-minds-really-behind-paris-olympics-trans-last-supper-disaster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Last Supper<\/a>,&rdquo; to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/olympic-organizers-suffer-embarrassment-forced-cancel-event\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">polluted Seine river<\/a> affecting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/olympic-triathlete-enraged-forced-swim-nasty-water-saw-things-shouldnt-think\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Olympic<\/a>, to repeated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/numerous-athletes-fleeing-olympic-village-woke-virtue-signalling-creates-nightmare-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">complaints<\/a> over the poor condition of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/swimmer-rages-hard-conditions-olympic-village-sparks-furious-reaction-coach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Olympic Village<\/a>, to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/explainer-world-actually-happening-olympics-womens-boxing-debacle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">boxing controversy<\/a> that has taken the world by storm, to an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/swimmer-banished-olympics-sneaking-village-making-brutal-mistake-disrespectful-aggressive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">athlete being sent home<\/a> for breaking team rules &mdash; it&rsquo;s nice to have these little moments.<\/p>\n<p>Murphy and Konttinen&rsquo;s new addition is due in January.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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Viewers from around the globe eagerly watch thrilling performances, dramatic finishes, and extraordinary achievements that seem beyond the capabilities of an average person. However, for many spectators, some of the most memorable moments occur off the field\u2014particularly those touching interactions between athletes and their families. A notable instance took place on Monday when swimmer Ryan Murphy secured a bronze medal in the 100-meter backstroke. As reported by CBS News, after receiving his medal and leaving the podium, Murphy spotted his wife in the stands holding a sign that read: \u201cRYAN It\u2019s a GIRL!\u201d USA Swimming and Team USA shared an image of this moment on Instagram.<\/p>\n<p>The caption humorously noted: \u201cStep 1: Win an Olympic medal. Step 2: Find out you\u2019re going to be a girl dad.\u201d Murphy recounted to The Associated Press that this was his first time learning about his child&#8217;s gender while walking back; he had assumed it would be a boy based on conversations with others who shared similar expectations. Once he began discussing his daughter-to-be, all thoughts of competition or medals faded away for him. &#8220;I think that just kind of lit me up,&#8221; he said. &#8220;And really brought this night to a whole other level.&#8221; On Tuesday, Murphy posted photos and videos from this gender reveal on his X account with the caption expressing joy over what had transpired.<\/p>\n<p>Murphy&#8217;s prioritization of fatherhood over athletic accolades reflects not only his character but also highlights his Christian faith and values\u2014something he openly acknowledges as significant in his life according to statements made to National Catholic Register via U.S. Sun coverage. In light of various controversies surrounding these Olympics\u2014from inappropriate depictions like \u201cThe Last Supper\u201d tableau to environmental issues affecting events\u2014the heartwarming news about Murphy&#8217;s growing family is particularly uplifting amidst all else happening at these games; they are expecting their new arrival in January<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2319141,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ryan-Murphy.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[35750,37163,4133,37162,4410],"class_list":["post-2319140","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-emotional-moment","tag-medal-ceremony","tag-news","tag-us-swimmer","tag-wife"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ryan-Murphy.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2319140","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2319140"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2319140\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2319141"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2319140"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2319140"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2319140"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}