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Ryan Lochte explains why he is selling his Olympic gold medals

Former United States Olympian Ryan Lochte is facing some backlash for his decision to auction off three of his Olympic gold medals. Lochte is auctioning off his gold medals from 2004, 2008, and 2016.

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“What Are Our Goals?” Michael Phelps Responds to USOPTC Policy

By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam Michael Phelps, the greatest swimmer of all-time, responded to the news of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee policy about international athletes on his Instagram story a few days ago.

Swimming News / SwimSwam / December 24

Marchand, McIntosh Highlight Bowman Pro Group Fly Set | PRACTICE + PANCAKES

By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam It’s not every day you walk onto a pool deck and are surrounded by Olympians. Unless you’re Bob Bowman. Coming off an altitude camp in November and competing at the US Open in early December, Bob Bowman’s pro group at Texas was ramping back up their yardage on this Tuesday afternoon when SwimSwam dropped in.

Swimming News / SwimSwam / December 24

“Katie Ledecky Was My Goliath”: Ariarne Titmus Talks About Rivalry After Retirement

By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam Australian superstar Ariarne Titmus, who announced her retirement in October, spoke about her rivalry with American distance swimmer Katie Ledecky, saying Ledecky was the “Goliath” that helped her reach her peak.

Elizabeth Beisel News / SwimSwam / December 23

Elizabeth Beisel Drops a New Swimmer Anthem: ‘black line battle’

By Braden Keith on SwimSwam Swimmer, Survivor, and accomplished violinist Elizabeth Beisel has released a new single titled “black line battle”. The nearly

Kaylee Mckeown News / SwimSwam / December 23

2025 Swammy Awards: Oceanian Female Swimmer of the Year — Kaylee McKeown

By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam See all of our 2025 Swammy Awards here. A star studded Oceanian women’s roster won six of the continent’s eight gold medals in the pool at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships, and they were led by Kaylee McKeown, who brought home two individual gold medals and a silver from Singapore.

Katie Ledecky News / SwimSwam / December 21

Sara Young Breaks Katie Ledecky’s 11-12 Age Group Record in the 200 Free

By Braden Keith on SwimSwam December 11-14, 2025 Boyds, Maryland Short Course Yards (25 yards) Full Meet Results (PDF) Dave Kraft contributed to this report.

Mireia Belmonte News / SwimSwam / December 19

Mireia Belmonte: “I’m training on my own, four hours a day”

By Will Baxley on SwimSwam Olympic Champion Mireia Belmonte recently sat down with Spanish newspaper Vanguardia to talk about her past, present, and future with the sport of swimming.

Ryan Lochte News / SwimSwam / December 18

Ryan Lochte: “I never swam for the gold medals”

By Braden Keith on SwimSwam American swimmer Ryan Lochte released a statement on his Instagram account that, among other things, responded to the public backlash over his decision to sell three of his Olympic gold medals at auction.

Leon Marchand News / SwimSwam / December 17

2025 Swammy Awards: European Male Swimmer of the Year – Leon Marchand

By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam See all of our 2025 Swammy Awards here. This calendar year has been an exciting one for swimming, and the European men were on fire this year.

Josh Liendo News / SwimSwam / December 16

2025 Swammy Awards: Canadian Male Swimmer of the Year – Josh Liendo

By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam See all of our 2025 Swammy Awards here. The year 2025 was kind to Canadian sprinter Josh Liendo, shining on both the collegiate stage with the Florida Gators and the international stage for Canada, notably setting a short-course world record in the 100-meter butterfly in his home country.

Kristof Milak News / SwimSwam / December 16

Kristof Milak Confirms Commitment to LA 2028 After Club Team Issues Ultimatum

By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam Hungarian World Record holder Kristof Milak has reportedly confirmed that he will be training for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics following news that he had been issued an ultimatum by his club team, Budapest Honved, to resume training.

Katie Ledecky News / SwimSwam / December 15

Watch: Katie Ledecky’s Final 50 (26.12) of Her Historic 14:59 US Open Record in the 1,650 Free

By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam December 11-14, 2025 Eppley Recreation Center – College Park, MD 25 yards (SCY), Prelims/Finals Psych Sheet Results on Meet

Katie Ledecky News / SwimSwam / December 15

Katie Ledecky Smashes Two Records With 14:59.62 1650 Free on Day 4 of Katie Ledecky Invite

By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam December 11-14, 2025 Eppley Recreation Center – College Park, MD 25 yards (SCY), Prelims/Finals Psych Sheet Results on Meet

Kate Douglass News / SwimSwam / December 15

Kate Douglass Clocks 2:07.8 in First 200 IM Since Paris: “It’s Good To… Get Back Into It”

By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam December 3-6, 2025 Austin, Texas Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center Prelims: 10 a.m. EST Finals: 7 p.m EST (Day 1: 5 p.m.

Katie Ledecky News / SwimSwam / December 14

Katie Ledecky Unleashes Historic 14:59.62 U.S. Open & American Records In The 1650 Free

By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam December 11-14, 2025 Eppley Recreation Center – College Park, MD 25 yards (SCY), Prelims/Finals Psych Sheet Results on Meet Mobile: “2025 Katie Ledecky Invitational” Live web results Katie Ledecky continues to make history.

Ryan Lochte News / SwimSwam / December 13

Over/Under: How Much Will Ryan Lochte’s Medals Go For In The Auction?

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam Ryan Lochte is auctioning off three of his Olympic gold medals. What do you think his medals will go for? We are putting the line at the total of the three medals from when Greg Louganis put his medals up for auction earlier this year.

Katie Ledecky News / SwimSwam / December 12

Katie Ledecky Invite Day 1: Vanessa Delev Swims #1 200 Back Time This Season for 11-12 Girls

By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam December 11-14, 2025 Eppley Recreation Center – College Park, MD 25 yards (SCY), Prelims/Finals Psych Sheet Results on Meet

Ryan Lochte News / SwimSwam / December 12

Ryan Lochte Will Appear on Reality Cooking Show ‘Worst Cooks in America’

By Braden Keith on SwimSwam Six-time Olympic gold medal winning swimmer Ryan Lochte will join the cast of Season 30 of the television show Worst Cooks in America, where he will compete for a $25,000 prize for charity.

Ryan Lochte News / SwimSwam / December 11

U.S. Olympic Icon Ryan Lochte Is Auctioning Off His Olympic Gold Medals

By Braden Keith on SwimSwam American Olympic icon Ryan Lochte is selling three Olympic gold medals via auction site Goldin “My Olympic medals represent memories I’ll carry for life, but now I want them to do more than sit on a shelf,” Lochte told People Magazine.

Josh Liendo News / SwimSwam / December 10