 In 2009, he competed in the South East Asian Games held in Laos and taking home a silver medal in the synchronized platform and a bronze medal in the synchronized platform event.Ryan was primed to compete in the 2009 Asian Games in Guangzhou, China but had to withdraw due to an injury sustained during a vehicular accident on their way to the Aquatics Center.After assessing his injuries and his preparations for a run at qualifying for the 2012 London Olympics, he soon semi-announced his retirement from active competition.