Swimmer Ryan Lochte is one of the most decorated male swimmers ever, but he’s managed to mar his own accomplishments over and over again. From 2016’s Lochtegate to his current messy divorce from his long-suffering wife Kayla, it seems like he just can’t manage to get out of his own way.

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Ryan Lochte: ‘I’d Be the Michael Phelps of Swimming If He Wasn’t There’ (time.com)

#LochteGate: Gunnar Bentz gives statement, says Ryan Lochte damaged gas station (upi.com)

IOC to investigate gas station incident; Lochte, Bentz apologize; loss of medals possible (upi.com)

Ryan Lochte Seeking Treatment for Alcoholism After Police Were Reportedly Called in Hotel Disturbance (people.com)

Ryan Lochte Reveals Why He’s Selling His Gold Medals and Responds to Estranged Wife Kayla Posting Their Wedding Vows (people.com)

Ryan Lochte Talks About Going from ‘Hero to Zero,’ and How He’s ‘Bettering’ Himself Every Day (people.com)

⚠️** WARNING : GRAPHIC IMAGE** Life’s setbacks may knock you down, but they set the stage for an even stronger comeback! This guy has been putting in the work one step at a time, literally! 🙏 (instagram.com)

London 2012 Olympics: Can the laidback Ryan Lochte win a record nine golds? (telegraph.co.uk via ghostarchive.org)

Ryan Lochte’s Wife Kayla Reid Files for Divorce After 7 Years and 3 Kids (people.com)

Ryan Lochte’s Wife Kayla Calls Out ‘Betrayal’ in Relationships amid Divorce Proceedings (people.com)

Ryan Lochte’s New Girlfriend Issues Public Denial (yahoo.com)

Ryan Lochte’s Ex-Wife Kayla Alleges He Did Drugs in Front of Their Kids and Drove Them to School Intoxicated (people.com)

Ryan Lochte Moves in with Girlfriend and Her 3 Kids for New ‘Blended Family’ 7 Months After Ex Announced Divorce (Exclusive) (people.com)

Olympian Ryan Lochte’s Ex Breaks Her Silence, Blames Him for Their Divorce – Yahoo Sports (yahoo.com)