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When I put it on I feel superhuman ... I’m like an action figure.
The 2012 Games will be the last for Michael Phelps and Natalie Coughlin – they both have indicated that. They are the most-celebrated male and female swimmers of all time. But Ryan Lochte could be the big story
I could race Michael 20 million times — no matter what, when I step on the blocks, I feel like I can win ... That's the mentality I'm going to go into each race with, especially at the Olympics. I'm going out there to win. I'm not going for second or third.
It's different from what I usually wear ... It's a more classy look, but it still has that rockin' Ryan Lochte persona. I liked the shoes and I asked if I could keep them and they said, `Yes.
I wanted to do something that everyone thought was impossible ... Since they banned those suits, everyone thought a world record would never get touched again.
I've been getting faster since 2008. I'm a better athlete and a better swimmer
Ryan Lochte (born August 3, 1984 in Canandaigua, New York) is an American world record swimmer who won medals at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Lochte specializes in the backstroke and individual medley, but is also a freestyle relay swimmer. He is noted for the speed and distance he attains while kicking underwater. He is noted for his rivalries... Full Article
United States' Ryan Lochte swims to victory in the 200-meter individual medley during the Duel in the Pool swim meet at Georgia Tech, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, in Atlanta.
View Photo »United States' Ryan Lochte starts the 100-meter backstroke during the Duel in the Pool swim meet at Georgia Tech, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, in Atlanta.
View Photo »Ryan Lochte of the U.S. swims the men's 200 meters backstroke during the Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool swimming competition at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center in Atlanta, Georgia December 16, 2011.
View Photo »Ryan Lochte of the U.S. waves to the crowd after winning the men's 200 meters backstroke during the Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool swimming competition at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center in Atlanta, Georgia December 16, 2011.
View Photo »Ryan Lochte of the U.S. (bottom) starts alongside Europe's Radoslaw Kawecki of Poland in the men's 200 meters backstroke race during the Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool swimming competition at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center in Atlanta, Georgia December 16, 2011.
View Photo »ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 16: Ryan Lochte competes in the Men's 400m Individual Medley at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center on December 16, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
View Photo »ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 16: Ryan Lochte competes in the Men's 200m Backstroke at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center on December 16, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
View Photo »Ryan Lochte competes in the backstroke leg of the men's 400-meter individual medley during the Duel in the Pool swim meet against Europe at Georgia Tech, Friday, Dec. 16, 2011, in Atlanta. Lochte won the event.
View Photo »Ryan Lochte swims in the men's 100 meter backstroke preliminary race during the AT&T Winter National Championships in Atlanta, Georgia December 2, 2011.
View Photo »ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 01: Ryan Lochte of the USA competes in the men's 200m IM finals during the 2011 AT&T Winter National Championships at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center on December 1, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
View Photo »Ryan Lochte competes in the men's 200 individual medley on his way to a sixth place finish at the U.S. Winter Nationals swim meet, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, in Atlanta.
View Photo »ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 01: Ryan Lochte of the USA prepares for the men's 400m freestyle preliminaries during the 2011 AT&T Winter National Championships at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center on December 1, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
View Photo »Ryan Lochte swims in the men's 200 meter IM during the AT&T Winter National Championships in Atlanta, Georgia December 1, 2011.
View Photo »NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 30: (L-R) Swimmers, Katie Hoff, Nathan Adrian, Dana Vollmer, Ryan Lochte, Michael Phelps, Natalie Coughlin, Tyler Clary, Jessica Hardy and Ryan Cochrane pose for a photo during a press conference to debut the new Speedo FASTSKIN 3 at Skylight Studios on November...
View Photo »NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 30: Ryan Lochte poses for a photo during a press conference to debut the new Speedo FASTSKIN 3 at Skylight Studios on November 30, 2011 in New York City.
View Photo »NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 30: Ryan Lochte speaks to the media during a press conference to debut the new Speedo FASTSKIN 3 at Skylight Studios on November 30, 2011 in New York City.
View Photo »Ryan Lochte smiles before he swims in the 400 meter freestyle during the AT&T Winter National Championships in Atlanta, Georgia December 1, 2011.
View Photo »Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte models Speedo's new Fastskin 3 swimsuit during a news conference in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011.
View Photo »Olympic medalists Ryan Lochte, left, and Michael Phelps model Speedo's new Fastskin 3 swimsuit during a news conference in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011.
View Photo »LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Ryan Lochte and his mother attend the 2011 Golden Goggles at JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE on November 20, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
View Photo »LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Ryan Lochte receives the Male Athlete Of The Year award the 2011 Golden Goggles at JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE on November 20, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
View Photo »LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Ryan Lochte (L) and Missy Franklin pose with their trophies at the 2011 Golden Goggles at JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE on November 20, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
View Photo »CORRECTS FIRST NAME OF MAN AT LEFT TO RYAN -- Ryan Lochte, left, holds his awards for male athlete of the year and male race of the year, with Missy Franklin holding awards for female athlete of the year, female race of the year and as a member of the relay race of the year, at the USA Swimming...
View Photo »Ryan Lochte receives his award as male athlete of the year at the USA Swimming Foundation's Golden Goggle awards in Los Angeles, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011.
View Photo »CORRECTS SPELLING TO LOCHTE - Champion swimmer Ryan Lochte arrives at the USA Swimming Foundation's Golden Goggle awards in Los Angeles Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011.
View Photo »United States' Ryan Lochte swims to victory in the 200-meter individual medley during the Duel in the Pool swim meet at Georgia Tech, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, in Atlanta.
View Photo »When I put it on I feel superhuman ... I’m like an action figure.
The 2012 Games will be the last for Michael Phelps and Natalie Coughlin – they both have indicated that. They are the most-celebrated male and female swimmers of all time. But Ryan Lochte could be the big story
I could race Michael 20 million times — no matter what, when I step on the blocks, I feel like I can win ... That's the mentality I'm going to go into each race with, especially at the Olympics. I'm going out there to win. I'm not going for second or third.
It's different from what I usually wear ... It's a more classy look, but it still has that rockin' Ryan Lochte persona. I liked the shoes and I asked if I could keep them and they said, `Yes.
I wanted to do something that everyone thought was impossible ... Since they banned those suits, everyone thought a world record would never get touched again.
I've been getting faster since 2008. I'm a better athlete and a better swimmer
