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Ryan Lochte and Jackson Roach: what it’s like on national team

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 and Jackson Roach: what it’s like on national team

Katrina Radke talks with Ryan Lochte, eleven-time Olympic medalist, and Jackson Roach, Director of the USA Junior National Team about…

Dave and Gary…Talk About Stuff

Jason Lezak, Missy Franklin, Gary Hall Jr., Lt. Frank Drebin, Women in Combat, and – of course – Dear Abby. Yep, all of it.

Texas-Ex Karlee Bispo Swims Two Lifetime Bests; Grevers Wins to Close Austin Grand Prix

Former Texas All-American Karlee Bispo didn’t back down from a challenge by one of the world’s best in Austin (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Nathan Adrian Wins 2nd Gold, Ricky Berens Takes the 200 Free

“Ricky Berens won the men’s 200m free, holding off a field stacked with Olympians, including Ryan Lochte and Conor Dwyer.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

Anthony Ervin Suffers in 100 Free, Longs for 50 Free at the Austin Grand Prix

Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

Nathan Adrian Talks about Breaking Matt Biondi’s 100 Free Record

Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

Ryan Lochte Talks about Returning to Competition in 2013

Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

Austin Grand Prix, Day Two Prelims

Day 2 prelims of the Austin Grand Prix foreshadowed what should be an amazing finals session this evening. In the…

Austin Grand Prix: Franklin Pushes Hardest on Day 1 Prelims

Missy Franklin’s 100 free was the most impressive swim of a quiet prelims session in Austin. (File Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Universal Sports Network and USA Swimming Extend Television Partnership Through 2016

“The deal includes exclusive coverage of the Grand Prix Series, begining with The Austin Grand Prix, January 18-20. Olympic Gold Medalists Missy Franklin and Ryan Lochte will headline!” (Photo Credit: USAs)

Daytona State College to Drop Swimming Program Two Years After Lochte Leaves

Don Gibb, the head coach of the Daytona State College men’s and women’s swim teams, emailed several of his colleagues…

A Ryan Lochte Fashion Line Will be a Reality

Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

Lochte Finally Lands his E! Reality Series, Titled What Would Ryan Lochte Do?

Swim News: “Olympian, Ryan Lochte, has finally gotten his own reality show on E!, the entertainment channel, famous for shows such as Keeping Up With the Kardashians.”

Breakdown of the FINA Best Athletes Awards Voting

Missy and Michael earned the honor, but how did the voting breakdown? (Swim Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

Barcelona 2013 FINA World Championships Video Teaser

Ryan Lochte (featured photo) has won multiple World Championship medals. He intends to represent Team USA at the 2013 FINA World Championships. (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)