Ryan Lochte

Ryan Lochte, 12-time Olympic medalist, is in a league of his own when it comes to competitive swimming. He is the second-most decorated swimmer in Olympic history behind only Michael Phelps. To date, Lochte has won seven Olympic medals and holds the world records in the 200-meter individual medley for the long and short course. He also holds the world record in the 4×200-meter freestyle and 4×100-meter freestyle relay. Lochte has earned numerous awards over the span of his career, including the 2013 SwimSwam’s Swammy Award for U.S. Male Swimmer of the Year. He has also been named the FINA Swimmer of the Year three times.

Beyond his swimming career, Lochte has found pop culture fame and has multiple television appearances under his belt. He has appeared in commercials for the Nissan Altima and has been featured on the covers of Vogue, Men’s Health, and Men’s Journal. He has also appeared on the critically acclaimed television series 30 Rock as an exaggerated version of himself, as well as having a guest appearance on the American teen drama series 90210 in 2012. Lochte has even had a television series revolving around his life and career titled “What Would Ryan Lochte Do?” that aired on the E! Network in 2013. Lochte has also appeared on Dancing with the Stars, Family Guy, and Celebrity Family Feud.

Currently, Lochte has been signed by the SPIRE Institute and Academy to become their international swimming ambassador, a role in which he will lead and instruct select swimming classes.