Ryan Lochte has a style all his own. He poses for a portrait at the U.S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California March 7, 2016. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Ryan Lochte, already famous for his prowess as a champion swimmer, has become one of the most recognizable faces in America — some might even say one of the most notorious.
He’s a 12-time Olympic medalist known for working hard and sometimes playing even harder.
This week Lochte has been involved in a major scandal, dubbed #LochteGate by Twitter.
Fresh from their victories in the Olympic pool, Lochte and a few teammates claimed to have been robbed while out on the town in Rio Saturday night. But later evidence raised questions about whether the incident might have played out very differently from the way Lochte portrayed it.
It isn’t the first time Lochte’s name has been in the news for all the wrong reasons.
According to RadarOnline.com, the athlete was previously busted for urinating in public and for disorderly conduct.
Radar claims that in March 2010, the gold medalist was charged with disorderly conduct after getting into a fight. The case was eventually dismissed on Aug. 3, 2010, after Lochte agreed to comply with the conditions set forth in a four-month deferred prosecution deal.
Five years earlier, Lochte was caught drunkenly peeing in public by a police officer. He was off the hook after he completed a three-month deferred prosecution deal.
He's not one to shy away from the limelight. After the London Olympics in 2012, he took a break from the pool to star in a short-lived reality TV show named “What Would Ryan Lochte Do” and guest-starred in episodes of “30 Rock” and “90210.”
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He is known to love fashion and is as comfortable sitting front row at Fashion Week and walking the red carpet as he is competing in the 400m medley. He changes his hair style as often as rival Michael Phelps wins gold medals. Click through the slide show to see 36 times he rocked a look both in and out of the pool. You'll be surprized to see how he looked in 2009!
Lochte is a vision in purple attending the Custo Barcelona Fall 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in the Promenade at Bryant Park on February 19, 2009 in New York City.Getty ImagesSartorially Splendid: Lochte poses before a presentation of Ralph Lauren's Spring/Summer 2013 collection during New York Fashion Week, September 13, 2012. REUTERS/Lucas JacksonTriumphant: Fresh-faced Ryan Lochte waves to the crowd after winning the 200m individual medley in the 2014 USA National Championships at William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Complex.Reuters/ Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsShort Sharp Shock: Lochte attends a news conference after a training session for the London 2012 Olympics, in Bellerive, July 21, 2012. REUTERS/Robert PrattaLochte brings it, in a red biker vest and Miley Cyrus on his arm, to introduce a performance during the 2012 iHeart Radio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada September 21, 2012.REUTERS/Steve MarcusLochte with a faux hawk talks to the media during a news conference at Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center prior to the start of the USA Swimming Grand Prix Charlotte Ultra Swim in Charlotte, North Carolina May 10, 2012. REUTERS/Davis TurnerOn Sparkling Form: Lochte at the Fat Tuesday Pre-ESPYs Party at Boulevard3 on July 13, 2010 in Hollywood, California. Valerie Macon/Getty ImagesRyan Lochte, sporting longer locks, looks on after winning the men's 200m backstroke final at the U.S. National Swimming Championships in Irvine, California August 7, 2010. REUTERS/Danny MoloshokRyan Lochte looking buff, even in sweats, with Rebecca Soni holding their awards for being named the best swimmers at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California August 21, 2010. REUTERS/Christinne MuschiAnother medal, another grill: Lochte of the U.S. holds his bronze medal during the men's 200m backstroke victory ceremony during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre August 2, 2012.REUTERS/Michael DalderCasually Hip: Lochte attends the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards after party on September 13, 2009 in New York City.Getty ImagesA fresh-faced and curly haired Ryan Lochte shows his gold medal after the men's 400m individual medley swimming final at the World Championships in Rome August 02, 2009. REUTERS/Wolfgang RattayPimp My Grill: Lochte bites gold after setting a world record in the men's 200m individual medley swimming final at the World Championships in Rome, July 30, 2009. REUTERS/Wolfgang RattayLochte proved he has a passion for fashion hanging out with Olympic gymnast Nastia Liukin to watch the Max Azria Spring 2009 show during New York Fashion Week September 9, 2008. REUTERS/Lucas JacksonI love bling Lochte seems to be saying as he poses for a photo during the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit April 15, 2008 REUTERS/Frank PolichA curly haired Lochte stands on the podium during the medal presentation ceremony for the men's 200m backstroke swimming final at the National Aquatics Center during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 15, 2008. REUTERS/David Gray (CHINA)When we noticed that he pimped his grill: Ryan Lochte bites his silver medal during the medal ceremony for the men's 200m individual medley swimming finals at the World Aquatics Championship in Melbourne March 29, 2007. REUTERS/David Gray (AUSTRALIA)When we first met: a youthful Ryan Lochte of the U.S. 4 x 200m freestyle relay team celebrates his team's gold medal at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, August 17, 2004. REUTERS/Mike BlakeSmooth Operator: Lochte in a Prince of Wales check three-piece suit and close cropped haircut arrives at the 2012 NCLR ALMA Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on September 16, 2012 in Pasadena, California.Getty ImagesLochte shines bright attending the 2014 Golden Goggle Awards at the Marriott Marquis Times Square on November 24, 2014 in New York City. Jeff Zelevansky/Getty ImagesLochte and Miss USA Olivia Culpo attend the Evening Sherri Hill spring 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Trump Tower Grand Corridor on September 7, 2012 in New York City. Taylor Hill/Getty ImagesLochte and Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler attend EleVen by Venus Williams S/S 2013 presentation behind the Grey Goose Blue Door on September 12, 2012 in New York City. Theo Wargo/Getty Images for EleVen by Venus WilliamsLochte in a show-stopping tee-shirt, attended Fashion's Night Out at Calvin Klein Boutique on September 6, 2012 in New York City.Getty ImagesThe perfect host: Lochte Hosts "Guys Fashions Night Out" Presented By Ainsworth Park and Windsor Custom on September 6, 2012 in New York City.Getty ImagesFront Row Seats: Lochte looks right at home attending the Rebecca Minkoff Spring 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Theatre Lincoln Center on September 7, 2012 in New York City. Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion WeekLochte flashes boho style attending Cantor Fitzgerald & BGC Partners annual charity day on 9/11 to benefit over 100 charities worldwide at Cantor Fitzgerald on September 11, 2012 in New York City.Getty ImagesLochte, looking casually elegant attends Us Weekly's 25 Most Stylish New Yorkers Event at STK Midtown on September 12, 2012 in New York City. Anna Webber/Getty ImagesLochte sporting blue-tinged bleached hair at the 2016 Rio Olympics on 09/08/2016. REUTERS/Michael DalderLochte kicks it vintage in a 3-piece suit onstage at the 2012 NCLR ALMA Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on September 16, 2012 in Pasadena, California.Getty ImagesGame On! Lochte poses in the press room during the 3rd Annual Cartoon Network's "Hall Of Game" Awards held at Barker Hangar on February 9, 2013 in Santa Monica, California.Getty ImagesSmooth As Velvet: Lochte arrives at Clive Davis & The Recording Academy's 2013 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons honoring Antonio "L.A." Reid at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 9, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. Jason Merritt/Getty ImagesLochte proves he cleans up good attending the E! 2013 Up fronts at The Grand Ballroom at Manhattan Center on April 22, 2013 in New York City.Getty ImagesA Change of Pace: Lochte with side-parted 'do on Day 1 of "Swim For Relief" Benefiting Hurricane Sandy Recovery at Herald Square on October 8, 2013 in New York City.Getty ImagesYet another hair 'do: Lochte displays his gold medal during an award ceremony after winning the men's 400m individual medley final at the 14th FINA World Championships in Shanghai July 31, 2011. REUTERS/David GrayLochte looks thrilled as he poses with his trophy for best male swimmer during the award ceremony at the FINA World Swimming Championships in Istanbul December 16, 2012. REUTERS/Murad Sezer
