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Ryan Lochte on Day One of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre on July 28, 2012, in London, England.
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Olympic Champion Reacts to Being Called 'Unrecognizable'

A video of the swimming legend drew comparisons to a certain FBI director.

Roosa Rahkonen

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 12:  (BROADCAST - OUT) Swimmer, Ryan Lochte of the United States poses for a photo with his gold medal on the Today show set on Copacabana Beach on August 12, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
ODD JOB

Olympic Gold Medalist Takes Gig Paying Just $34.10 an Hour

The athlete has been in and out of controversy for years before taking on his new job.

Muskaan Arshad

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 12:  (BROADCAST - OUT) Swimmer, Ryan Lochte of the United States poses for a photo with his gold medal on the Today show set on Copacabana Beach on August 12, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
BREAKING POINT

Estranged Wife Alleges Olympic Swimmer Did Drugs Around Kids

Kayla Reid Lochte claims the six-time gold medalist inhaled nitrous oxide in front of one of their three children.

Ethan Cotler

Ryan Lochte (R) and Kayla Rae Reid in 2017.
‘NO INFIDELITY’

Ryan Lochte Reveals New Love as He Slams Ex’s ‘Pity Party’

The former Olympic swimmer said his split from ex-Playboy model Kayla Rae Reid occurred before he started seeing someone else.

William Vaillancourt

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 23: Olympic athlete Ryan Lochte (R) and Kayla Rae Reid attend Kari Feinstein's Pre-Oscar Style Lounge at the Andaz Hotel on February 23, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Maury Phillips/WireImage)
SMALL FORTUNE

Massive Debt Revealed at Center of Olympian’s Shock Divorce

Ryan Lochte has been married to former Playboy playmate Kayla Rae since 2018.

Emell Derra Adolphus

Ryan Lochte (L) and Kayla Rae Reid
SPLITSVILLE

Olympic Medalist and Former Playboy Model Wife Split Up

The couple announced their divorce on Instagram.

Yasmeen Hamadeh

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STING OF DEFEAT

Ryan Lochte Doesn’t Make Olympic Squad 5 Years After Scandal

He finished seventh in a trial and didn’t score a spot on the team.

Tracy Connor

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TAKE A LAP

U.S. Olympic Gold Swimmer Was in Capitol Riot: Report

Klete Keller was wearing his Team USA Olympic jacket and was unmasked, allowing teammates to recognize him.

Arya Hodjat

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IMAGE REHAB

Who Gives a Sh*t About Ryan Lochte?

Peacock’s documentary tries to address what happened in Rio, but gets caught up in the empty question of Ryan Lochte’s legacy.

Laura Bradley

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OWNING UP

Report: Ryan Lochte to Seek Treatment for Alcohol Abuse

After reports he had police called on him for trying to break down his hotel room door in California.

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CAREFUL WHAT YOU POST

Ryan Lochte Suspended for 14 Months Over Social Media Photo

He posted himself getting vitamins through an IV, which violates anti-doping rules.

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