When it comes to swimming, Ryan Lochte needs no introduction. The 12-time Olympic medalist is also known as the second most decorated swimmer in the Olympics. Although he is a lot behind swimming legend Michael Phelps, Lochte has the potential to become the very best. Notably, there have been a lot of hurdles in his swimming career. However, Lochte is still trying to get rid of the problems he created for himself back then.

Back in 2016, Ryan Lochte appeared in the Dance with the Stars show. It was his first night on the show right after his infamous Rio scandal. Protestors rushed him by wearing anti-Lochte shirts during the episode. And the Olympic swimmer was not okay with this.

Ryan Lochte after his first night at “Dancing with the Stars” got ruined in 2016

The Olympic swimmer who was on his redemption tour after the Rio scandal didn’t expect people to react like this. His deeds cost him his reputation among the public.

“I’m doing good,” Lochte said. “So many feelings are going through my head right now.” The anti-Lochte protestors rushed to the stage with a “no” symbol in the center of their shirts. Despite this, security was able to apprehend them before they could cause any harm. But this whole incident was enough to ruin Lochte’s day.

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“A little hurt,” Lochte said. “I came out here, and I wanted to do something I was completely uncomfortable with, and I did.” Notably, Lochte felt hurt by the incident, since he was trying to do something he had never done in his life. 

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The Rio scandal did affect his career and even his personal life. But what happened?

The incident in Rio

During the 2016 Rio Olympics, it all went down for Ryan Lochte as an incident took place. Just because Lochte exaggerated the situation, it ruined his career.

Ryan Lochte lied about being robbed in Rio de Janeiro during the Olympics. He was banned by USA Swimming and the United States Olympic Committee from the Olympics in addition to a 10-month ban.

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Hence, 2016 was a disastrous year for the Olympic swimmer. What do you think of Ryan Lochte? Let us know in the comment section.