Ryan Lochte

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Lochte; Dwyer to Join Klueh and McLean in Finals of 800 Free Relay

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, …

Lochte; Dwyer to Join Klueh and McLean in Finals of 800 Free Relay

Ryan Lochte and Conor Dwyer have been added to the finals lineup of the men’s 800 free relay to go…

Hannah Miley Breaks European Record on Day 1 of Short Course Worlds

Ryan Lochte also became the meet’s first medalist with a controlled but quick 200 freestyle. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Ryan Lochte Says Michael Phelps will Return for 2016 Rio Olympics

Swim News: “Lochte is not the only Olympic star predicting Phelps will return to competition…” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

Olympic Champion Meilutyte sets championships record; Day one preliminaries

The 11th FINA Short Course World Championships began in Istanbul, Turkey earlier today. There will be 958 athletes from 162…

6 Things to Watch in Istanbul; Ryan Lochte Gets Big Butterfly Competition

Ryan Lochte is ready to explore his butterfly events further in Istanbul (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Ryan Lochte Revs Fashion Charity With Clinic Valued at $20,000

“The Council of Fashion Designers of America has partnered with Lochte to raise funds for their Hurricane Sandy relief.”

Ryan Lochte Signs with New Representation at CAA, Creative Artist Agency

Swim News: “At CAA, Lochte will be handled by a team of agents headed by Lowell Taub. “(Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

Speedo Loses nearly 25 Year Exclusive Partnership with USA Swimming

Swim Photo Credit: USAs

Ryan Murphy Cracks 200 Back NAG Record on Final Night at Winter Nationals

Ryan Murphy of the Bolles School now has an even 10 National Age Group Records in short course yards pools. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Fast 200 Breaststrokes from Sogar, Cordes at Day 3 Prelims

Laura Sogar, of Texas, and Kevin Cordes, of Arizona, both could be shooting for an American record Saturday night

Ricky Berens 200 Free Record Tops Phelps’ 2007 swim, 1:31.96

Swim Photo Credit: GMM

Matt Grevers 100 Backstroke New American Record, 44.55, Video Interview

Swim Photo Credit: GMM

Matt Grevers Breaks American Record in 100 Back

Matt Grevers set the second American record of the night Friday at AT&T Nationals.

Winter Nats Day 2, Finals: American Records for Cordes, Grevers

Kevin Cordes and Matt Grevers set American records in the 100 breast and 100 back Friday night.

Ryan Lochte talks about Ryan Murphy at 2012 US Short Course Nationals

Ryan Lochte, 11-time Olympic medalist (Swim Photo Credit: GMM)