Comments on: Olympic Days Over? No Problem: Greatness of Ryan Lochte Will be Remembered

By: Sandy Thatcher

Sandy Thatcher — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:12:26 +0000

I look forward to Lochte and Phelps battling for first in the USMS 100-104 age group!

By: Greg Laios

Greg Laios — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:52:23 +0000

In reply to Bill I. The only thing misguided is your reply. Lochte is and always will be a LEGEND in the sport of swimming. If not for being in the same era as Phelps that legendary status would be even greater. I've personally seen the hours of time and money he's given back to young swimmers and his Love of the sport. I'm from his hometown and watched him grow up. His actions in Rio were wrong as was his account. Brazil was ridiculously unfair and criminal themselves. Lochte stands as a top Olympic medalist number 12 of all Olympians. He was a goofy kid with a bigger heart than most anyone I've ever met.

By: Coach

Coach — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 22:09:19 +0000

In reply to Bill I. Really? Anyone who wants to should be able to compete if they r willing to train and achieve the difficult time standard. He earned his spot. It was not just given to him!!!

By: Henrique Font

Henrique Font — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 17:34:09 +0000

His impact was definitely felt on a Rio de Janeiro gas station

By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 17:13:31 +0000

Ryan, you have nothing to prove to anyone. You are a very memorable special Great Olympian and for that we thank you and will Always have the memories. You have proved yourself in the pool
Which is where it counts. Your missteps in Rio were so to the hype and immaturity and burden of the role you were dealing with. That’s I. The past and we all know it was stupid and you have paid the price. You have place some much pressure to prove you are worthy. You Sir are truly worthy of all the praise and glory. Don’t be so hard on yourself. It’s past. Enjoy your family and live your life. We will miss you in the pool but you have so much to offer outside the pool.

By: Ines

Ines — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 16:44:34 +0000

Never rule anyone out. If he has further ambitions, you have no right to already shut the door on him. I hope he proves you wrong, and I’m not even much of a fan.

Abdi Abdirahman competed at the Sydney, Athens, Beijing, and London games but failed to make the 2016 Rio team at the age of … 39. Cut to 5 years later, next month he is going to Tokyo as a fifth-time Olympian, at age 44, and as the oldest runner in history to ever do so!

By: Isabelle Fraser

Isabelle Fraser — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 16:16:13 +0000

Ryan you are a champion and it should make you proud. Wish you great success in whatever you decide to do. Enjoy those children of yours.

By: Bill I

Bill I — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 13:31:54 +0000

What an incredibly misguided story. Lochte has had his deservedmoments of fame and has mishandled it repeatedly—even after his most recent story of personal redemption, marriage and fatherhood, he had more personal issues. Maybe out of the spotlight he can pull his life together and I hope he does. But there are lots of swimmers who have worked hard, haven’t made the mistakes that Lochte has along the way and are never going to achieve “fairytale” success. 7th at Trials is a good swim but Lochte’s need for attention(and effort to reset his brand) meant some other swimmers did not get their “fairytale”.

By: Jenny Haemmerle

Jenny Haemmerle — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 11:54:34 +0000

I was rooting for Lochte. He was in Phelps shadows and such amazing competitor that helped changed the sport. Folks want to point to Lochte mistakes, but don’t forget Phelps did too. They’re human, all people make mistakes and they learned, matured and dedicated to being the best.

By: Jim Bowser

Jim Bowser — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 05:06:52 +0000

On the other hand all bathrooms in the Olympics area are now safe.?
Thanks Ryan for the great accomplishments you helped the USA to obtain.