Ryan Lochte

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2015 Swammy Awards: Michael Phelps, U.S. Male Swimmer of the Year

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, …

2015 Swammy Awards: Michael Phelps, U.S. Male Swimmer of the Year

Phelps’ post-race emotion was something we hadn’t seen from him in 6 years

SwimSwam Poetry Slam: “Twas The Year Before Rio…”

T’was the year before Rio down at SwimSwam HQ, and we grabbed pens and paper to see what we could do.

Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #2 The Zane Grothe Warmup Special

Zane Grothe burst onto the national scene this summer after winning the 400m free at U.S. Nationals. But what is his key to fast racing? It’s all in the warmup.

Hackett On Phelps: “He Makes You Want To Do Everything Right”

“The sport evolved while I was away”, says Australian legend Grant Hackett as he continues on his comeback road to Rio.

Watch: Franklin, Lochte, Coughlin, Hackett & More Talk Olympic Success

Watch as the athletes give their definition of success this season and in Rio.

Photo Vault: Team Speedo Launch Event In NYC

Missy Franklin and James Guy model the new Speedo Fastskin.

Swimming is A Team Sport: Why USA Always Wins the Duel in the Pool

And why the Americans will be the best in Rio too.

Lochte Raps To ‘Ice, Ice Baby’ Before 200 IM

Ryan Lochte digs his pre-race jam, ‘Ice, Ice Baby’.

SwimSwam Pulse: 70% Disagree With FINA Disallowing ‘Lochte Turns’

Our latest poll asked SwimSwam readers to weigh in on the “Lochte turn,” used by Ryan Lochte to win his fourth-straight world title in the 200 IM and then subsequently outlawed by FINA for IM races.

Dan Wallace Reclaims Hours-Old 200 IM Scottish National Record

After this weekend’s Duel in the Pool, Scottish swimmer Dan Wallace retains both his nation’s SCM 200 IM and 400 IM records.

Ryan reveals “Lochte turn” strategy for 200 free (Video Interview)

Did you notice Ryan Lochte trying out his new strategy for the “Lochte Turn” in the 200 free?

2015 Duel In The Pool: Day 2 Race Videos

Watch all the racing from Day 2 of the 2015 Duel in the Pool in Indianapolis, Indiana.

2015 Duel In The Pool: Day 2 Start Lists

2015 DUEL IN THE POOL Friday, December 11th at 7pm Eastern; Saturday, December 12th at 2pm Eastern European Roster American…

Dan Wallace Scores New Scottish 400 IM SC Record at Duel

Dan Wallace now owns the Scottish National Records in both the short course 200 IM and 400 IM after cracking the longer distance mark last night.

2015 Duel In The Pool: Day 1 Race Videos

Watch all the racing from Day 1 of the 2015 Duel in the Pool in Indianapolis, Indiana.