Ryan Lochteformer American athlete who competed in the swimming discipline and, thanks to his victory, became one of the most successful swimmers in history 12 Olympic medals, He made a drastic decision to pay off millions in debt that was affecting his daily life.
Years ago, the American auctioned off six of the twelve Olympic medals he had won throughout his career. Now, with the aim of improving his finances, he made the same decision to sell a valuable item to an athlete and present him with three gold medals won in the process 4×200 freestyle from the Athens 2004, Beijing 2008 and Rio 2016 Games.
In addition to these awards, Lochte included three Olympic flags signed by teammates in the combination, such as: Michael Phelps. Through his Instagram, the athlete decided to get rid of his medals and put them at the disposal of an auction house in order to make the most profit.
“My Olympic medals represent memories that I will carry with me for a lifetime, but now I want them to do more than just sit on a shelf.” I share them to inspire and empower others. If these medals can give someone hope, fuel their dreams, or help them reach their full potential, This is the best way to contribute“, emphasized the American, who basically noted that each of the medals has a minimum price of 20,000 dollars each.
According to Medium The Spaniards, Ryan Lochte is facing a hefty debt that exists 660 thousand dollars for unpaid installments for a house in Florida, USA. More must be added to this amount 270,000 In medical benefits, taxes and lenders.
Added to this compromising panorama is a marital conflict with his ex-wife. Kayla Rae Reid. After the separation, which ended in divorce in June this year, the model condemned Ryan for his addiction and demanded sole custody of their three children. Caiden, Liv And Georgia.
Because of this explosive combination of situations, Lochte decided to pawn the most valuable thing in his sports career: the medals. through the house Goldin AuctionsThe man entrusted these objects in order to be able to raise the necessary money to pay off his loan debts and thus be able to stabilize himself.
The last few days have been eventful for the American swimmer, Ryan Lochte announced that he will write a book about his career and the drastic changes in his life he has experienced in recent years following a scandal at the 2016 Rio Olympics and a separation from his ex-wife.
“After much healing and growth, I’ve finally regained the confidence I lost so long ago to give you a real look into the life of Ryan Lochte” summarized the 41-year-old athlete, who has found in writing a way to relieve all the pain that has tormented him recently.
And he added: “I was depressed to the core, Returning to alcohol, drugs and sleep. Every day I was humiliated and reminded of my constant failure, day after day, until I was finally thrown out of our parents’ home.”
He concluded by explaining that religion is an emotional support for the new life he is leading: “Now I am surrounded by positive influences that inspire me every day, including my mother, who He’s finally meeting my kids after being out of my life for too long.. I am embracing the life God has intended for me and I am more determined than ever not to let anyone down. “My children see a father they never knew, and I am finally living the life I always imagined as a child.”
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