Ryan Lochte: ‘My Immature, Intoxicated Behavior Tarnished’ A ‘Great’ Games (Full Interview) | TODAY

U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte, in the second part of an exclusive interview with TODAY’s Matt Lauer, describes the incident at a Rio gas station involving himself and three other Olympians’ confrontation with armed guards. He admits he “was upset,” but adds that “there was no reason for a gun to be pulled out.” He also says “I let my team down” and “I’m embarrassed for myself, my family” and especially his three teammates.

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Ryan Lochte: ‘My Immature, Intoxicated Behavior Tarnished’ A ‘Great’ Games (Full Interview) | TODAY

[piratesfanable]

it's like talking to a little kid. Okay Ryan what did you learn?

I'll never lie again, sir. I promise to eat all my veggies and make my bed every morning.

[paysonbiker]

You can tell how sincere he is by the way he changed his hair color back to brown.

[gerardoburciaga]

And his gravestone... "Here LIES the body of Ryan. He didn't lie a little, he lied a Lochte."

[shanmathis]

You didn't over exaggerate the story Ryan....you just lied.

[Ethopiapride]

This is why kids you stay in school, just listen to how he speaks like a 5th grader ..

[LoreleiCarlsonTV]

i just can't understand what he's saying. Can he put together a coherent sentence, ever?

[sosoalsharif]

OMG he is over 30
can he just act his age

[duermedespierto]

Liar and can't even admit to lying. I'm glad he is losing endorsements. If a Latino or black person had done that they would have been stripped of their medals and charged. This guy needs to banned from the Olympics. His behavior is not in line with what an Olympian should conduct himself

[fionar]

MAYBE IF YOU HAD RESPECT FOR SOMEONE ELSE COUNTRY AND AUTHORITY, THIS WOULD HAVE NEVER HAPPEN. LEARN TO BE RESPECTFUL!!!

[LughSummerson]

It was a mistake. He should have been in the Special Olympics. It's obvious from this interview that he has learning difficulties.

[PatrickPierceBateman]

Sounds like middle schooler who got caught cheating on his math test.

[lilyg]

I would have liked to see Al Roker interview him

[creativereinvestor]

He is sorry because he is going to lose all his sponsors, He's sorry because his PR told him to act like he was sorry, imagine if the olympics were held in north america and some brazilian competitors got into trouble like he did, they would go jail, they got lucky and just got a slap on a wrist by the brazilian justice.

[apoorvupadhyay]

People make mistakes, but it's more important that they accept it and learn from it.

Keep your head up champ.

[HaraldBaldr]

like, like, like, like, lmfao! He speaks LIKE he is a 13 year old girl

[bradoliver]

I think he's more embarrassed about being caught then what he actually did, he laid to everyone. It's agood thing he lost all of his endorsements, he should be kicked off the team also. I think the US team can find someone who would be more of an up standing and honest person. Get rid of him.

[manshakhadim]

sorry because my sponsors are leaving me

[JasonB]

It's a mistake that he never should have made. He really should have known better. Nevertheless, I hope this served as enough of a wake-up call for him to be more respectful, humane and observant of protocol.

[manuelirvingzarate]

Taylor Swift and Ryan Lotche should date. 🐍🐍🐍

[raedeankendall]

He should be sorry! He brought a lot of shame to the USA. He seems sorry, but he wasn't detained like his fellow swimmers were. He didn't have the fear of not going home. He really needs to dig deep, and find out why he lied. A grown man owns up to their mistakes. They don't lie to make themselves look better. Too bad he wasn't able to do that. My heart is sad for him, and the other swimmers.