What happened in Rio with Lochte?
What happened in Rio with Lochte?
USA Swimming and the United States Olympic Committee have suspended swimmer Ryan Lochte after he lied about being robbed at gunpoint in Rio de Janeiro during the 2016 Summer Olympics. The punishment was made official Thursday, with USA Swimming outlining the other punishments in addition to a 10-month suspension: 1.
How is Ryan Lochte doing?
Lochte served his suspension and competed in the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials at age 36. He finished seventh in the 200-meter individual medley and did not qualify for a fifth time. After the trials, Lochte said he was still committed to competitive swimming and has no desire to retire.
Why did Rio pools turn green?
It was the contractor’s fault. After offering little clarity about why the water in two Olympic competition pools mysteriously turned green this week, Rio 2016 officials said Saturday it was because a a contractor poured hydrogen peroxide into the diving well and the large pool in the center last week.
Why was Lochte banned?
US Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte received a 14-month ban from competition from the US Anti-Doping Agency this week. The 12-time Olympic medalist was suspended not for taking an illicit substance but for using an IV to take a legal supplement.
