He made his debut at the 1984 Summer Paralympics where he won five golds,[1] then returned at the 1992 Games in Barcelona where he medalled in all ten events in which he competed.

Morgan was born in San Gabriel, California, and was taught to swim in the ocean at Huntington Beach by his parents.

[7] In 1984, while studying mathematics at University of California, Irvine, he was selected for the All-American Team for open water swimming.

[6][8] Morgan returned for the 1992 Games in Barcelona, again finding success by winning eight golds in backstroke, butterfly, freestyle, and medley events, as well as silver in two breaststroke distances.

[8] Aside from swimming, Morgan has pushed himself in other athletic endeavours, including tandem cycling and the successful ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro.