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Ryan Lochte posted a picture on Instagram of himself and his wife receiving intravenous infusions

Ryan Lochte gets 14-month ban for use of IV drip

American swimming star Ryan Lochte has accepted a 14-month doping ban after he posted a picture on Instagram of himself and his wife receiving intravenous infusions, the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has confirmed.

Swimming • 23 Jul 18

Ryan Lochte will miss the World Championships

Lochte banned for false robbery claims in Rio

Ryan Lochte has been banned from competitive swimming for 10 months for falsely claiming he and three American team-mates were robbed at gunpoint during the Rio Olympics.

Paris 2024 • 08 Sep 16

Ryan Lochte has been charged by Brazilian police

Lochte charged over false robbery claim

US swimming star Ryan Lochte has been charged with making a false statement about being robbed at gunpoint during the Olympics, Brazilian police have confirmed.

Swimming • 26 Aug 16

Jimmy Feigen: 'I was trying to protect my team-mates'

Forgetful Feigen sorry for omitting facts in Rio

US Olympic swimmer Jimmy Feigen has apologised for omitting key details when he told Rio de Janeiro police this month that he and fellow swimmers had been held up at gunpoint.

Paris 2024 • 24 Aug 16

Ryan Lochte became embroiled in a bizarre controversy

Lochte loses Speedo sponsorship deal

Ryan Lochte has lost his sponsorship deal with Speedo after his Olympic controversy.

Swimming • 22 Aug 16

Ryan Lochte first told robbery story to his mother

US Olympic bosses apologise over 'Loch mess'

The United States Olympic Committee has condemned the behaviour of the four swimmers involved in an incident at a petrol station last weekend and apologised for the trouble caused.

Paris 2024 • 19 Aug 16

Ryan Lochte appeared to be in footage released by Brazilian television

Brazil police consider charging US swimmers

Brazilian police are considering charging a group of US Olympic swimmers with vandalism and giving false testimony, Rio's police chief said, accusing them of lying about an incident that has marred South America's first Games.

Paris 2024 • 19 Aug 16

Lochte told to stay in Brazil, but may be gone

A Brazilian judge has ordered US swimmers Ryan Lochte and James Feigen not to leave the country, saying they gave conflicting accounts of how they were robbed at gunpoint outside the Rio Games at the weekend.

Paris 2024 • 17 Aug 16

Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps on the podium in Irvine, California

Lochte holds off Phelps in US Nationals

Ryan Lochte held off a fast-finishing Michael Phelps to win the 200 meters individual medley at the U.S. National Championships in Irvine, California on Sunday.

Swimming • 11 Aug 14

Ryan Lochte of USA gives his medal to a Turkish child, Arda Cakmak (second left), after the men's 200m individual medley

Lochte happy to share his success

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.

Paris 2024 • 15 Dec 12

Lochte sets new world record in 200m IM

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.

Swimming • 14 Dec 12

Ryan Lochte (centre) was joined on the podium by Thiago Pereira and Kosuke Hagino after the final of the 400m individual medley

Swimming: Lochte lands gold in the pool

Ireland's Barry Murphy had a disappointing start in the pool when he finished eighth in his heat of the 100m breaststroke.

Paris 2024 • 30 Jul 12

Ryan Lochte (left) and Michael Phelps (right) go head-to-head in the 400m IM on Saturday

Olympic Blog: Kenny previews the swimming

The start of the swimming events in London on Saturday morning could not have thrown up a more exciting race than the men’s 400 metres individual medley (IM).

Paris 2024 • 27 Jul 12

Murphy out of 400m IM at London 2012

Grainne Murphy has withdrawn from the heats of the women’s 400m individual medley on Saturday.

Paris 2024 • 26 Jul 12

Ryan Lochte (picured) versus Michael Phelps is one of the main talking points in the build-up to London 2012

Swimmer Lochte feels time to shine has arrived

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.

Paris 2024 • 12 Jul 12

Ryan Lochte is competing in 10 individual events, plus the three relays at the US trials

Lochte edges out Phelps at US trials.

Ryan Lochte saw off rival Michael Phelps to claim first place in the 400-metre individual medley at the United States Olympic trials.

Paris 2024 • 27 Jun 12

Ryan Lochte