Overview
- Lochte posted a Dec. 18 Instagram statement saying he and Kayla Rae Reid "didn’t fully know each other" and that he also didn’t know himself at the time.
- He acknowledged he "wasn’t a good husband," expressed regret for disappointing his family, and said therapy has guided personal change.
- He explained the planned auction of three Olympic golds, saying he never swam for medals, has amassed dozens of international medals, and has given some to fans.
- Reid had posted a video of their 2018 wedding vows on Dec. 11 following his memoir announcement, after filing for divorce earlier this year.
- The former couple co-parent three children, and Lochte’s girlfriend Molly Gillihan publicly praised his growth in a supportive comment.