Lochte Sells Medals Amid Bitter Divorce

Olympic swimming star Ryan Lochte is navigating personal challenges, including selling three of his six Olympic gold medals amidst a contentious divorce from Kayla Rae Reid. He has admitted to his own failings as a husband during their seven-year marriage, stating that neither he nor his wife fully knew each other.

Lochte, a 12-time medalist, explained that his passion was always in swimming, with medals being secondary achievements. He is also in the process of writing a tell-all memoir. This book will delve into his struggles with drug and alcohol addiction, the fallout from the 2016 Rio Olympics 'fake robbery' scandal, and a near-death car crash in 2023.

Now sober and focusing on his children and religious faith, Lochte aims to rebrand his public image. He previously described the aftermath of Rio as his lowest point, turning to substances to cope. Currently dating kindergarten teacher Molly Gillihan, he is committed to personal growth and moving forward from past disappointments.