Ryan Lochte may have set a new world record in the 200 metres individual medley at the World Short-Course Championships in Istanbul last night but it was images of the five-time Olympic champion giving away his gold medal that commanded as much attention.
Ryan Lochte was in a class of his own as he lowered his own world record in the 200 metres individual medley at the World Short-Course Championships in Istanbul.
Ireland's Barry Murphy had a disappointing start in the pool when he finished eighth in his heat of the 100m breaststroke.
Ryan Lochte has done the work, he's even gained the recognition, now the laid-back Floridian is ready to put it all on the line in London to prove himself the world's top swimmer.
Ryan Lochte saw off rival Michael Phelps to claim first place in the 400-metre individual medley at the United States Olympic trials.
Ryan Lochte of the United States broke the men's 200m backstroke world record in winning Olympic gold in 1min 53.94sec Friday at the Beijing Games.
Ryan Lochte has no problems with good friend and rival Michael Phelps grabbing the pre-Olympic spotlight but when the duo hit the water in Beijing next month he will not concede a thing.
Michael Phelps' dominance of the World Swimming Championships continued today with his fifth gold of the games in the 4x200m freestyle relay although for once he had to play second fiddle to team-mate Ryan Lochte.