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Ryan Lochte Pushes Back at 'Unrecognizable' Claims in New Video

The Olympian has a pending assistant coaching hire at Missouri State that is set for a June board vote.

Overview

  • Lochte, in a video his girlfriend posted Thursday on Instagram, called critics who said he looked unrecognizable "clowns."
  • He told followers they were comparing him to photos from his 2012 Olympic peak and said it is natural that he has aged.
  • His girlfriend explained a quick eyebrow-dye mishap that turned his hair black, which they said added to his darker look.
  • Lochte used an earlier Instagram post to announce he will be an assistant swimming and diving coach at Missouri State University.
  • Coverage citing a contract obtained by Front Office Sports says the role pays about $34 an hour with bonus eligibility, starts later this summer, and still requires approval from Missouri State’s Board of Governors in June.