Ryan Lochte Biography

Fast Facts

• In 2010, he received the most gold medals ever won by a swimmer at a single World Championship
• Has served as the spokesperson for the Mac Crutchfiled Foundation
• Was named Team USA Swimming's Male Athlete of the Year in 2009
• Studied sports management at the University of Florida
• Got married to model Kayla Rae Reid in 2018
• Professional swimmer best known for participating in the 200m individual medley race
• Well known for his swimming rivalry with Michael Phelps
• Consumed a diet entirely consisting of McDonald's meals while competing in the 2008 Beijing Olympics