Speedo Just Dropped Ryan Lochte Because Of His Behavior In Rio

After Lochte "embellished" his robbed-at-gunpoint story, Speedo has decided to part ways with the swimmer

Arthur Mills
Created by Arthur Mills
On Aug 22, 2016
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The Olympics might be over, but it seems that Ryan Lochte's Olympic drama shows no signs of coming to a close. Today his sponsor Speedo officially announced that they are cutting ties with the Olympic swimmer due to his behavior in Rio

Lochte has been sponsored by Speedo for his whole professional career

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Lochte claimed to have been robbed at gunpoint by a security guard, but after investigations by the authorities in Rio, it turned out that Lochte had been lying.

Lochte at a press conference

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Said Speedo; “While we have enjoyed a winning relationship with Ryan for over a decade and he has been an important member of the Speedo team, we cannot condone behavior that is counter to the values this brand has long stood for." Ryan Lochte has yet to comment on the situation.

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No word yet on who will step up and sponsor Lochte

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