Olympic gold medalist and Jacksonville native Ryan Murphy returned to his hometown Wednesday with a mission far greater than winning races — saving lives.

Ryan Murphy has won nine Olympic medals, including four gold medals. Now, he’s using his fame and experience to keep children safe in the water. Here’s what he’s doing.

As the summer heat creates more opportunities for kids to cool off at a local pool this summer, Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan and 5-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Murphy hosted an event ...

United States swimming competed in relays at the Olympics in Paris, earning gold medals for Northeast Florida's Ryan Murphy and Caeleb Dressel.

Olympic gold medalist and Jacksonville native Ryan Murphy returned to his hometown Wednesday with a mission far greater than winning races — saving lives.

Ryan Murphy has won nine Olympic medals, including four gold medals. Now, he’s using his fame and experience to keep children safe in the water. Here’s what he’s doing.