Swimming Champion and Wife of 7 Years Call it Quits

Ryan Lochte, the 12-time Olympic medalist in swimming, has split from his wife Kayla Rae Lochte after seven years of marriage. The news was confirmed by Kayla on Instagram on Wednesday, June 4.

Kayla wrote, "Earlier this year, I made the hard decision to end my marriage after deep prayer and reflection. I hold marriage in the highest regard, so this has been one of the most painful, revealing, and challenging seasons of my life."

The couple shares three children: son Caiden Zane, almost 8, and daughters Liv Rae, nearly 6, and Georgia June, 23 months.

Kayla continued, "Sometimes we face trials we didn't choose or see coming. And in those moments, we're forced to make the hardest decisions to protect our peace, our children, and our future. I've come to the understanding that staying isn't always the most loving decision someone can make. For me, leaving was an act of love — for those around me and for myself."

Kayla chose to announce the news because "living with transparency and authenticity has been how I have grown into the person I am today, and I'll continue to do so — while also protecting the parts of this journey that are private and unfolding in uncharted territory."

The couple met in 2016, the same year as the Rio Olympics. They got engaged in October of the same year and welcomed their son Caiden Zane in 2017. They got married in 2018.

Ryan Lochte opened up about his mental health struggles after a near-fatal car accident in 2023. He revealed that he was dealing with depression and doubting his worth as a father, husband, and person.

Kayla wrote that she is relying on her faith to get through this difficult time. "I believe God is still at work — even in the breaking, even in the unknown. I choose to believe that new growth can emerge from broken ground."

She concluded, "Moving forward, I'm choosing to give myself grace. I'm choosing resilience. And I'm choosing to believe that what lies ahead will bring strength and peace."

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