Ryan Steven Lochte Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Ryan Steven Lochte (/?l?kti/, LOCK-tee; born August 3, 1984) is an American competitive swimmer and an eleven-time Olympic medalist (five gold, three silver, three bronze). His seven individual Olympic medals ranks near the top in men's swimming. As part of the American team, he holds the world record in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay (long course). Individually, he currently holds the world record in the 100-meter individual medley, 200-meter individual medley (long and short course), and the 400-meter individual medley (short course).Lochte's success has earned him the World Swimmer of the Year Award and the American Swimmer of the Year Award twice. He has also been named the FINA Swimmer of the Year three times. He has won a total of 74 medals in major international competition, 48 gold, 15 silver, and 11 bronze spanning the Olympics, the World, Pan American, and Pan Pacific Championships.Lochte specializes in the backstroke and individual medley, but is also a freestyle swimmer. He is noted for the speed and distance he attains while kicking underwater. Lochte is also known for his dominance in the short course format (25-yard and 25-meter long swimming pools).
Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Male Reality Star, Best U.S. Male Olympian ESPY Award, 8. What Would Ryan Lochte Do... On Spring Break?, 7. What Would Ryan Lochte Do... For His Brother?, 6. What Would Ryan Lochte Do... When Family Gets Involved?
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Leo
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[on his alleged "robbery" incident during the 2016 Olympic games Rio de Janeiro] I'm taking full responsibility for it. I over exaggerated that story and if I never did that, we wouldn't be in this mess.
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[on competing in the 2012 Olympics] I think trials gave us a real sense of what we can do and what my body can take. And, sure, there will be a lot of ice tubs and massages and trying to cram calories into my body and trying to sleep as much as I can. And on top of that I'll be trying to save as much emotional energy as I can. So it will be a very full week, and I've got to make sure I stay on top of it.
Signed a "second chance" endorsement deal with Pine Bros. Softish Throat Drops.
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Lost sponsorship deals with Speedo, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Gentle Hair Removal and mattress company Airweave after falsifying the robbery incident during the 2016 Olympics.
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Claimed he and other teammates of the U.S. swimming team were robbed at gun point after using the restroom at a gas station when in fact surveillance security cameras show they committed vandalism of the restroom and attempted to pay for the damages when confronted by armed security guards. The fabricated incident drew international criticism at the 2016 Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro.
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Taking a break for a bit after winning 2 bronze and 2 gold medals in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. [August 2008]
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His mother, Ileana, is Cuban, and was born and raised in Havana.