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Ryan Lochte Breaks His Silence on the Rio Controversy
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June 5, 2026
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as posted by the channelRyan Lochte joins Sean Hannity for an in-depth conversation about the Rio Olympics controversy that changed the course of his life and career.
For the first time in years, Lochte walks through exactly what happened during the now-infamous night in Rio, from celebrating a gold medal with teammates to the confrontation at a gas station that became international headlines. He discusses the discrepancies in his original statements, the media firestorm that followed, and how he went from one of America's most celebrated Olympians to one of its most criticized public figures almost overnight.
Lochte also reflects on the fallout that followed, including the loss of major sponsorships, public scrutiny, and the personal toll of becoming the center of a global controversy.
In this conversation:
• Ryan Lochte's detailed account of the night in Rio
• What happened at the gas station and the confrontation that followed
• The discrepancies in his original story and why they happened
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