Ryan Lochte Says 2016 Rio Lie Drove 10-Month Ban and Suicidal Thoughts

1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 4

Ryan Lochte said the backlash from his false 2016 Rio Olympics robbery claim left him feeling like the "most hated man in the world" and wishing he could disappear or not wake up.
On Sean Hannity's podcast, the 12-time Olympic medalist said he was still drunk when he first described the incident and panicked after armed security guards confronted him at a gas station.
Brazilian authorities later said Lochte and teammates had vandalized a bathroom rather than been robbed, turning the episode into an international controversy that forced a formal apology.
The fallout brought a 10-month suspension, lost sponsorships and a deep depression that Lochte said at times left him unable to get out of bed.
Now 40, Lochte said he is rebuilding through sobriety, faith and a new job as an assistant swim coach at Missouri State University.

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