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Olympic Days Over? No Problem: Greatness of Ryan Lochte Will be Remembered<\/strong><\/p>\n

At 8:44 p.m. on June 18, Ryan Lochte<\/strong> lifted himself out of the pool at the CHI Health Center in Omaha. His fifth United States Olympic Trials was done. He took a moment to acknowledge the crowd, hugged Chase Kalisz<\/strong> and Michael Andrew<\/strong> and spoke with NBC Sports. Eventually, he walked off the deck, his days as a competitive headliner in the sport behind him.<\/p>\n

In a fairytale world, Lochte would have earned one more trip to the Olympic Games<\/a>, one more opportunity to represent his country on the grandest of athletic stages. Sports does not work that way, though, and the undefeated Father Time tapped Lochte on the shoulder with the same message he has delivered to countless athletes through the years: It\u2019s over.<\/p>\n

The last chance for the 36-year-old to qualify for the Olympic Games in Tokyo was the final of the 200-meter individual medley. It is an event in which Lochte is the world-record holder, a four-time world champion and three-time Olympic medalist. But those accolades are from the past. At Trials, Lochte was good enough for seventh place, victory going to Andrew and Kalisz claiming the second invitation. Lochte was never a factor.<\/p>\n

To be clear, Lochte didn\u2019t say he was retiring during his post-race press conference. He hedged on his status going forward, repeatedly stating he wanted to change the sport and make it more popular. How? Those details need to be fleshed out.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can tell you that I have no pressure on my back anymore,\u201d Lochte said. \u201cI was getting pressure from all different directions, mostly from me, because I wanted to prove so much to everyone. But this isn\u2019t the last you\u2019re going to see of me. Whether it\u2019s in the pool or out of the pool making this sport bigger, I want to make swimming bigger than it is right now\u2026 I don\u2019t know if this will be my last race. I don\u2019t think so. It won\u2019t be. There are still things I want to do. But now all the pressure\u2019s off, and it\u2019s going to be fun.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Maybe Lochte will race in the future, but let\u2019s be honest. In terms of representing the United States on the international stage, those days have passed. He\u2019ll be 39 during the next Olympic Trials, and the physical challenges Lochte experienced in 2021 would only be intensified in 2024.<\/p>\n

The Floridian is a polarizing figure in the sport. Many adore him \u2013 aside from his skill \u2013 for his fun-loving personality and longtime connections with fans. Just as many would not have cared if he disappeared a while back. They will not forgive his drunken escapades, primarily the Rio gas-station incident<\/a>, or do not see his personality as endearing.<\/p>\n

But here\u2019s the thing: Lochte is a legend. One day, he will be enshrined in the International Swimming Hall of Fame. He surely attracted new athletes to the sport. He proved anyone is beatable. And he emanated a sense of joy when he raced and interacted with those who came to see him race. Those attributes, more than any of the follies, should be appreciated.<\/p>\n

Credit Lochte for believing, until the end, that he was capable of qualifying for another Olympics. Athens and Beijing were not enough. Neither were London and Rio. He wanted Tokyo on the resume, too. He dedicated himself to his training under longtime coach Gregg<\/strong> Troy<\/strong>, balancing those demands with the family obligations that come with being a husband and father of two.<\/p>\n

Even as his tuneup performances lacked pop and suggested his path to Tokyo was a minefield, he pressed on with confidence. It might be argued in some circles that his constant belief in a positive outcome was lip service. Not true. One does not reach the success attained by Lochte without unwavering conviction.<\/p>\n

\u201cI really wanted to be on that Olympic team,\u201d Lochte said. \u201cI think this is probably my most important swim meet that I\u2019ve ever had in my entire career, the one that meant the most to me. Falling short and feeling like I let everyone down was one of the hardest things. I had my family there. My kids, they got to watch their daddy swim. I guess, you know what? That means everything to me.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A silver medal behind Michael Phelps<\/strong> in the 200 medley at the 2004 Olympics in Athens launched Lochte\u2019s international career. The effort jumpstarted years of global excellence, including an initial individual world title in the 200 backstroke in 2007. Yet, Lochte was always a sidekick or an extra in the story of Phelps.<\/p>\n

To most of the world, Phelps was out of reach. But Lochte did not adhere to that narrative and set out on a journey to become an equal of his rival. He changed his diet. He was fully invested in his training. He had a mental outlook that ran counter to the prevailing principle that Phelps was unstoppable. Ultimately, Phelps retired with a massive head-to-head advantage in major clashes with Lochte. But Lochte topped his countryman in the 200 freestyle and 200 medley at the 2011 World Championships, and won gold in the 400 I.M. at the 2012 Olympics, where Phelps was fourth and off the podium.<\/p>\n

If nothing else, Lochte was an inspiration, a human clich\u00e9 for beating the unbeatable, following dreams or hard work coming to fruition. Pick your favorite option. He was also a guy USA Swimming knew would fill seats \u2013 whether at the Olympic Trials, Nationals or Pro Series stops. Lochte recognized his role as an ambassador, best exemplified by posing for photos with fans or tossing a medal or other souvenir to a child in the stands.<\/p>\n

Obviously, we cannot overlook his faults and the stumbles that will always be associated with his name. When he lied about being held up at a Rio gas station following the last night of swimming action in 2016, he embarrassed himself, USA Swimming and his nation. He incurred a suspension of 10 months. His TV show on the E! Network was a disaster, nothing more than eight episodes of drunken stupidity. And when he received a 14-month doping suspension in 2018 for receiving an IV infusion of a legal substance, his lack of attention to the rules prompted a reaction of: \u201cReally, Ryan?\u201d<\/p>\n

At a time when USA Swimming is in transition, Phelps\u2019 2016 retirement now followed by the last days of veteran\u00a0Matt Grevers <\/strong>and the aging of Nathan Adrian<\/strong>,\u00a0too, the influence Lochte has had on the sport for nearly two decades outweighs his indiscretions. His 12 Olympic medals, a total bettered by only Phelps, should be appreciated. So should his influence on drawing youth into the pool. Kids thought Lochte was cool, so they joined a team. That connection is a plus.<\/p>\n

Defining the success of Ryan Lochte can be achieved in several short words and phrases. Olympic champ. World titlist. World-record holder. Clutch performer. Desire. Belief.<\/p>\n

And while time ran out on his latest Olympic pursuit, the memories he created and impact he had will not fade.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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