- Claimed he and other teammates of the U.S. swimming team were robbed at gun point after using the restroom at a gas station when in fact surveillance security cameras show they committed vandalism of the restroom and attempted to pay for the damages when confronted by armed security guards. The fabricated incident drew international criticism at the 2016 Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro.
- His mother, Ileana, is Cuban, and was born and raised in Havana.
- Lost sponsorship deals with Speedo, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Gentle Hair Removal and mattress company Airweave after falsifying the robbery incident during the 2016 Olympics.
- Attends the University of Florida where he was a star swimmer.
- Is good friends with fellow US swimmer Michael Phelps.
- Won a gold medal in the 4x200 free relay and a silver medal in the 200 IM at the Athens Olympics.
- Coached by his father, Steven.
- Enjoys skateboarding, surfing and basketball.
- He and Michael Phelps met at the trials for the 2004 Summer Olympic Games.
- Father of two children with his wife Kayla Rae Reid a son Caiden Zane (b. June 8, 2017) and a daughter Liv Rae (b. June 17, 2019).
- His favorite singer is Lil' Wayne. He's a huge fan of rap music.
- Taking a break for a bit after winning 2 bronze and 2 gold medals in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. (August 2008)
- August 28, 2004 was proclaimed "Ryan Lochte Day" in Port Orange to celebrate his success at the Olympics.
- Wife Kayla Rae is a former Playboy model.
- Signed a "second chance" endorsement deal with Pine Bros. Softish Throat Drops.
- Engaged to Kayla Rae Reid [October 9, 2016].
- A rep for Ryan Lochte confirmed to ABC News that Lochte married Kayla Rae Reid at his Gainesville, FL home on January 9th. [January 13, 2018].
- Ambassador for the SPIRE swimming academy.
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