Ryan Lochte

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Missy Arrives With First Gold in Day 3 Evening Session

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, …

Missy Arrives With First Gold in Day 3 Evening Session

Missy Franklin played her double perfectly, and earned her first ever gold medal (Photo Courtesy: US Presswire)

“Call Me Lochte” Video Parodies Michael Phelps vs. Ryan Lochte Rivalry

Just when you thought the music had stopped

Men’s 4×100 Free Relay Recap: Video Special

Double Olympic Gold Medalist recaps last night’s relay

Phelps’ legacy on the line in London

There’s pressure on Michael Phelps to succeed in London and ensure his final Olympic chapter includes touches of the greatness we saw in Beijing.

Armchair Olympic Coach, Create Your Historic 4×100 Free Relay

(Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Day 2 Finals Recap, Presented by SwimOutlet Team Division

Ryan Lochte was unable to hold off Yannick Agnel and it was sweet revenge for the French in the 4×100 Free Relay. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

American Vollmer; van der Burgh Break World Records on Day 2 (RECAP)

The French were all smiles after pulling off their first ever relay gold medal on day 2. (Photo: US Presswire)

Ryan Lochte to Anchor 400 Free Relay; Joined by Jones, Adrian, and Phelps

According to his agent, Erika Wright, Ryan Lochte will be anchoring the men’s 400 free relay in tonight’s finals. There were a…

Day 2 Finals Preview, Presented by SwimOutlet Team Division

Can Kosuke Kitajima win the 100 Breaststroke for the 3rd straight Olympics? (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

Seebohm Breaks Australian Record in Day 2 Prelims; Missy 2nd

Australia’s Emily Seebohm came within a stroke of the World Record in prelims of the 100 back. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Ryan Lochte Denied Grill on Podium

Reezy didn’t get his swagger back until after he received his medal (Photo Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports)

Lochte-Phelps Round 1: Video Special

Double Olympic Gold Medallist Mel Stewart recaps the first showdown between Phelps and Lochte. Can Phelps come back?

Day 1 Finals Recap, Presented by SwimOutlet Team Division

Spolier alert: If you’re waiting to watch the NBC broadcast on delay, you should wait to watch this video too. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

Lochte Tops 400 IM as Phelps Misses Podium; China’s Ye Breaks WR

Lochte broke the grill out as he accepted the first gold medal of the 2012 Olympic swim meet. (Photo Courtesy: US Presswire)

Record Watch: Swimming is exciting again

Since 2009, world records have been scarcely found in the swimming pool. That will all change in London, with a handful of very real world record possibilities.