Biography of Ryan Lochte[Age, Height, Wife, Kids, Family, Salary, Award & Net worth ]

Ryan Lochte (fully named Ryan Steven Lochte) is a 12-time Olympic medalist swimmer. Today, he depicts a net worth of $8 million.

If we go by the number of medals collected, Lochte is the second most decorated swimmer on the field.

Just in the major tournaments, Lochte has collected a total of ninety medals. Likewise, he has garnered six Olympic gold medals and 39 world championship titles.

Even today, Lochte is considered one of the popular faces in the swimming world. Not to mention, that has led him to appear in numerous other fields.

Quick Facts:

Full Name	Ryan Steven Lochte
Pronunciation	r-AY-uh-n LAHK-tee
Date of Birth	August 3, 1984
Birth Place	Rochester, New York, U.S.
Nick Name	Jeezy
Religion	Non-religious
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	White
Zodiac Sign	Leo
Age	38 years old
Height	6’2″ (1.88 meters)
Weight	195 lb (88 kg)
Wingspan	2.1m
Hair Color	Light brown
Eye Color	Blue
Build	Athletic
Father’s Name	Steven R. Lochte
Mother’s Name	Ileana Lochte
Siblings	Two older sisters, Kristin Lochte, and Megan LochteTwo younger brothers, Devon Lochte and Brandon Lochte
Education	Spruce Creek High School University of Florida
Marital Status	Married
Wife	Kayla Rae Reid (m. 2018)
Kids	Caiden Zane Lochte and Liv Rae Lochte
Profession	Swimmer
Strokes	Backstroke, freestyle, individual medley
Team	United States of America
Club	Gator Swim Club (GSC-FL)
Coach	Gregory Troy
Net Worth	$8 million
Social Media	Instagram, Twitter
Merch	Teeshirts, Speedo Swim Goggles, Autographed Swim Cap
Last Update	August, 2022

How much has Ryan Lochte earned today?

At present, Ryan depicts a net worth of $8 million. According to Ryan, he earns over $1 million a year from a single sponsor.

Brand Endorsements and Commercials

Back in 2012, Ryan Lochte featured and sponsored numerous brands under his name.

Before the commencement of the 2012 Summer Olympics, Fortune Magazine states him to have $2.3 million earnings just from his brand endorsement deals.

Some of his endorsement deals include Speedo, Mutual of Omaha, Gillette, Gatorade, Procter and Gamble, Ralph Lauren, Nissan, and AT&T.

Besides these deals, Ryan also appeared in several magazine commercials.

One of his frequent commercials was for the Nissan Altima. Likewise, he appeared in magazine covers like Vogue, Time, Men’s Health, and Men’s Journal.

Currently, Ryan is also the brand ambassador for the Spire Institute.

Shows and Movies

Back in 2012, Saturday Night Live premiere comedian Seth Macfarlane had parodied Lochte. Following it, he was open to doing cameo appearances.

Later the same year, in October, Ryan appeared in the 30 Rock episode “Stride of Pride.” There, he stood as an exaggerated version of himself.

The next year on April 21, 2013, E! commenced the show titled “What Would Ryan Lochte Do?”

However, this show was put to an end after just one season. Still, numerous people built memes based on his character for the show.

More Small Screen Appearances

After years of silence, he appeared on television for season 23 of Dancing with the Stars.

Back then, he partnered with professional dancer Cheryl Burke. Altogether, they stood in the seventh position in the show.

Later, Lochte starred in the ‘Little Something for Your Birthday’ as their supporting role. Similarly, he also gained the first major sponsorship deal with active-wear maker TYR since his scandal.

In 2019, alongside the reality game show ‘Celebrity Big Brother, ‘ Ryan announced that he would be a houseguest in the second American season.

The same year in September, he then featured in the Celebrity Family Feud with his wife.

During the event, the duo won the family round and scored 200 points in the final round.

Ryan Lochte Net worth in Different Currencies

Also, have a look into Ryan Lochte’s net worth in different currencies.

Currency	Net Worth
Euro	6,743,880€
Pound Sterling	5,751,560£
Australian Dollar	10,889,000A$
Canadian Dollar	9,978,040C$
Indian Rupee	594,872,800₹
BitCoin	204฿

Ryan Lochte | Lifestyle

Lochte didn’t have the swift journey all along. Back in 2012, when he earned $2.3 million just from endorsements, he lost it in the middle due to his scandal.

From earning $1 million in endorsements annually, his earnings also fell in between.

Scandals

The year 2016

Back in 2016, Lochte fell into the abyss of controversy after he and his other American swimmers claimed that they were robbed by armed men with police badges.

They fell into it back when they were in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

According to the generated international controversy, they started that those weren’t the armed police robbers but the security guards.

As per the report, the swimmers urinated outside the washroom in the gas station.

Additionally, they also vandalized a framed poster and gave money to the guards. Ultimately, the press released the news about the swimmers.

Hence, they had to pay a fine of approximately $10,800 to a Brazilian charity to get back their passport.

Herewith, both the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Swimming concluded to suspend Ryan for ten months. Likewise, Bentz, Conger, and Feigen also suspended him for four months.

Additionally, he was also blocked from attending the USA Swimming’s year-end Golden Goggles celebration. Only in July of 2017, the Brazilian court dismissed his charges.

The year 2018

Back in June 2018, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency suspended Lochte for fourteen months for receiving a “prohibited intravenous infusion.”

According to the reports, he had posted an Instagram post with the hashtag #ivdrip.

However, he deleted the post afterward, and they clarified that Ryan had infusion without a therapeutic use exemption.

As per Ryan, he stated that he took the IV containing B12 and other vitamins available.

Workout Routine

Alongside Ryan’s swimming training, he also follows grueling workout sessions. Apparently, his training session lasts for an hour or ninety minutes, and during the tenure, he has music to help him.

As for his music, he listens to Rap mostly of Little Wayne and Jay-Z and whatever is on his iPod.

Even during his offseason days, Ryan puts up with his workout, including box jump, weight lifting, ankling, and a squat variation.

They focus on four body areas three times a week, including legs, hamstrings, a push and pull exercise.

Diet Plan

Back in the early days, Ryan munched tons of junk foods at the beginning. Not to mention, he had also suffered a lot from alcohol addiction.

However, he commenced having a strict diet plan and foods that would benefit his health.

Additionally, he also reduced his calorie intake from 8,000 or 10,000 calories per day to 4,000 calories. Initially, Ryan starts his day with a protein shake and drinks.

Also, for his breakfast, he indulges in eggs, sausage, or pancakes. For lunch, Ryan eats a reside food. Likewise, for dinner, he eats salmon or other types of fish with vegetables.

House

Back in the day, Ryan Lochte lived in a 4,200 square feet (390 m²) home. However, he was forced to sell the house and shift to 1,800 square feet (170 m²) apartment.

Currently, it is reported that he resides in Gainesville, Florida. Back when Ryan sold his house, he was only left with $20,000 as savings.

Clothing Brand

Ryan Lochte is always seen on the front row of the New York Fashion Week. Furthermore, his fashion style shows a mix of dressy, punk, rapper, surfer, and skateboarder.

Back in the days, he had revealed his clothing line and his passion for it.

Charity and Help

In 2016, Speedo donated $50,000 from Ryan’s sponsorship to Save the Children, a global charity partner of Speedo USA’s parent company.

This event was aimed to provide help to the children in Brazil. Apart from it in 2018, Ryan helped to raise donations for The Mac Crutchfield Foundation.

This organization aims to coordinate and promote swimming clinics that bring new swimmers to the pools in Florida.

Brief Glance on Ryan Lochte

Ryan Lochte is much more than just an athlete. He is also a family man, a loving husband, and a caring father. He is married to Kayla Rae Reid, and the duo shares two children.

Besides, Ryan is well-known for his catchphrase “Jeah.” On August 1, 2012, he went to make his trademark for the phrase with the help of the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.

However, he didn’t finalize the process. As a swimmer, Ryan holds the world record in the 4×200-meter freestyle and 4×100-meter freestyle relay.

Some of Lochte’s achievements and awards to date are highlighted below. 

• SwimSwam’s Swammy Award (2013)
• World Swimmer of the Year Award (once)
• American Swimmer of the Year Award (twice)
• FINA Swimmer of the Year (thrice)

Social Media Presence:

If you are interested in Ryan Lochte’s uploads and posts, you can check out his social media sites.

He is on Instagram as Ryan Lochte (@ryanlochte) with 843k followers. Likewise, he is on Twitter as Ryan Lochte (@RyanLochte) with 940k followers.

Quotes

• “My philosophy is if you’re a man at night, you gotta be a man in the morning.” 
• “The swimming community is really small, but why can’t it be as big as the NBA or the NFL?”
• “I believe everyone has a soul mate that they can spend the rest of their life together.”

Some FAQs:

Who is the agent of Ryan Lochte?

Jeff Ostrow is the agent of Ryan Lochte.

What is Ryan Lochte’s body measurement like?

Ryan Lochte features a chest span of 46 inches, a waist size of 34 inches, and a biceps size of 16 inches.

Is there a Ryan Lochte documentary?

Yes, there is a Ryan Lochte documentary called “In Deep With Ryan Lochte.”

Where is Ryan Lochte’s residence?

Ryan Lochte resides in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States.

How many Olympic medals does Ryan Lochte have?

To date, Ryan Lochte has won 12 Olympic medals in his professional swimming career.

How did Ryan Lochte do in the Olympic Trials 2020?

Ryan Lochte finished seventh in the 200-meter individual medley in the 2020 Olympic Trials.

Did Ryan Lochte qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

Sadly, Ryan Lochte fails to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games after falling short in the 200-meter individual medley.

Who is the most decorated male swimmer in Olympic history after Michael Phelps?

Ryan Lochte is the most decorated male swimmer in Olympic history after Michael Phelps. He ranks second among U.S. men’s swimmers.