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Olympic Scandals That Shook the Sports World – E! Online

Olympic Scandals That Shook the Sports World - E! Online

Ryan Lochte Lied About Swimmers Being Held at Gunpoint

In 2016, Ryan Lochte claimed he and fellow Team USA swimmers Gunnar BentzJack Conger and James Feigen were robbed at gunpoint at a gas station in Brazil during the Rio Games. He was admittedly intoxicated at the time, as he’d been celebrating their win.

After returning to the Olympic Village, Lochte told the story to his mom, who later told a reporter the swimmer was robbed at gunpoint. Lochte then spoke to the media himself.

“They…


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