Quotes by Ryan Lochte

About Ryan Lochte:

Ryan Steven Lochte is an American competitive swimmer and an 11-time Olympic medalist (five gold, three silver, three bronze). His seven individual Olympic medals rank near the top in men's swimming. As part of the American team, he holds the world record in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay (long course). Individually, he currently holds the world record in the 100-meter individual medley, 200-meter individual medley (long and short course), and the 400-meter individual medley (short course).
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Something will pop up in my head. It could be like the weirdest thing. Like all'a sudden like I have like a jumping banana in my head.

Ryan Lochte

I can't eat beans - all beans. I think because I'm half Cuban. So growing up, we were always eating black beans and rice, and I think I just said, 'Enough with it,' and I can't even stand to taste it anymore.

Ryan Lochte

I hate to lose. I like winning.

Ryan Lochte

I am at the Olympics, I forgot to tie my suit, how is this gonna happen?

Ryan Lochte

I honestly think if I would've tied my suit and there wouldn't have been any water rushing through it, I think I could've gone at least a second faster.

Ryan Lochte

Of course I have bad hair days; I'm human.

Ryan Lochte

I'm going to focus on speed, doing little things like my turns and my starts - just speed.

Ryan Lochte

If I just swam all day, I'd lose it. That's why I do so many other activities. It keeps me sane.

Ryan Lochte

I honestly really don't get aggravated at all. I just go with the flow. Whatever happens, happens.

Ryan Lochte

I need someone who is able to hold her own - if a girl is really independent, that's a turn-on for me.

Ryan Lochte

I want to get to know a woman before I take them out on a date or anything like that.

Ryan Lochte

Things are moving pretty quick, and of course, the whole focus is training and getting ready and being able to prepare to be on the world's stage and hopefully do the United States proud.

Ryan Lochte

I took my weight training to a new level.

Ryan Lochte

I don't have a set style, but I try not to dress like everyone else.

Ryan Lochte

You know, honestly, if a girl can make me laugh, I'm pretty much sold.

Ryan Lochte

A player is someone - a guy - that messes with girls' emotions just to try and get what they want. I've been asked, 'Do you consider yourself a player?' And the answer is no. I don't think I'm anywhere near that.

Ryan Lochte

The swimming community is really small, but why can't it be as big as the NBA or the NFL?

Ryan Lochte

I'm big into fashion, so after swimming, when I hang up the Speedo, I definitely want to get into fashion and start designing my own clothing line.

Ryan Lochte

I'm definitely laid back. I don't take things so seriously.

Ryan Lochte

I've hung out with Jay-Z a couple of times, and he was awesome.

Ryan Lochte

Going out to look for a date, I don't have to do that. They come to me.

Ryan Lochte

Author Bio

  • NameRyan Lochte
  • DescriptionAmerican swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, world champion, world record-holder
  • AliasesRyan Steven Lochte
  • BornAugust 3, 1984
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionSwimmer; Sportsperson