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Ryan Lochte Hates 200 Free & Back Double, Video Interview

Full Name:	Ryan Lochte
Nickname(s):	Jeezy
Born:	August 03rd, 1984
	Rochester, NY
Nationality:	United States of America
Status:	Active

Ryan Lochte Ryan Steven Lochte has become one of the most recognizable faces of swimming, overtaking the media’s attention leading up to the 2012 Olympic Games in London, and hanging on to it with an iron fist. The 12-time Olympic medalist is known for working hard and playing harder. Skilled in long course and short course competition, Lochte holds world records in the 200 (LC and SC), and 400 (SC) individual medleys, and shares the 4x200-meter free relay record with Ricky Berens, Dave Walters, and Michael Phelps. Early life Though Lochte was born in upstate New York, his family moved to Gainesville, Fla. when he was 5, so that his father, Steven, could continue to coach swimming. While under the aquatic tutelage of both parents – his mother was also a coach – Lochte goofed off in practice and gravitated toward land sports such as basketball and skateboarding. It wasn’t until the beginning of high school, when he placed second at Junior Olympics rather than first, that Lochte put his game face on. He has played the up-and-coming underdog ever since. Lochte’s game face has many masks. His most common ensemble is that of a carefree, sun-kissed swimmer’s version of a rockstar, or rap star, …

Ryan Lochte Hates 200 Free & Back Double, Video Interview

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25 Swimmers Booked to Worlds After Two Days of US Nationals

Charlie Houchin is one of a handful of swimmers who added his name to the World Championship roster on Wednesday.

World Championship Trials: Day Two Finals Photo Vault

Kevin Cordes wins the 200 breaststroke at the 2013 World Championship Trials. His time, 2:08.34, is the fastest time in the world this year. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)

Celina Li Scratches 100 Fly for Thursday’s Prelims

Celina Li has dropped the 100 fly on Thursday, which is the only really significant scratch aside from Ryan Lochte. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Clary Felt Terrible in 200 Back, Video Interview

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Dwyer Says He Will Swim Faster at Worlds, 200 Free Video Interview

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Lochte Scratches 400 IM, 50 Backstroke for Thursday

Sources tell us that Ryan Lochte has scratched two of his three scheduled events for Thursday. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Franklin Breaks U.S. Open Record; She and Lochte Double on Night 2 of US Worlds Trials

Conor Dwyer (right) has been on fire since he began training with Bob Bowman (glasses). He comes into the 200 free final on Wednesday evening as the top seed. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Tyler McGill: Staying Hungry

Tyler McGill talks training, the Olympics, and who he’s keeping an eye on for Thursday’s 100 fly. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

2013 US World Championship Trials Day 2 Prelims Live Recaps

Ryan Lochte has a big day on Wednesday in Indy, with the 200 backstroke and the 200 free on his schedule. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Ervin Happy with 100 Free Speed, Should Translate for 50, Video Interview

Men’s 100 freestyle at the 2013 World Championship Trials as reported by swimswam: An exciting 100 freestyle final was won…

Nathan Adrian Wanted a 47, Video Interview

Men’s 100 freestyle at the 2013 World Championship Trials as reported by swimswam: An exciting 100 freestyle final was won…

Vollmer and Lochte Scratch 50 Fly, Beisel Out of 200 Free

Dana Vollmer, Ryan Lochte and others scratched events for the second preliminary series tomorrow. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

6 Spots Filled For World’s US Roster, 20 Spots to Fill For Men and Women

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Ryan Lochte Ready to be Sprinter, Video Interview

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