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“My suit blew up into a parachute. All this water rushed in, there's air, water in there. I was freaking out.”

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Ryan Lochte, born on August 3, 1984, is a renowned swimmer from the United States. He has won numerous honors at the Olympics and World Championships, known for his exceptional performances in men's freestyle and butterfly events. more

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