This past summer you probably swooned over America’s back-up golden boy, Ryan Lochte, as he and his amazing abs swam to victory in the London Olympics. After this summer’s races Ry is now the second most decorated American swimmer after Michael Phelps. And arguably, the most attractive!
As I have mentioned before I was a very competitive swimmer and since I can remember I loved how the whole world focused on my sport every time the summer Olympic Games rolled around. However, nine months after London the once-every-four-year sport that was my bread and butter for over a decade is going to be featured on the same channel that brought you Girls Next Door and the Kardashian clan.
Ryan, an 11 time Olympic medalist and holder of four world records, now has his own show on E! called “What Would Ryan Lochte Do?” You can definitely tell that all of the major networks have their season premieres coming up and this is an attempt to fill the Sunday evening gap. The show apparently is going to follow Ryan’s life as he trains for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics – we shall see…
My reaction to this show is a bit strange, while some people wish it wasn’t on because it seems silly I wish it was not on because I do not want to share! My reaction needs a bit of explaining – as I’ve mentioned before, you all know I was a big swimmer (here and here) and even though I have had a couple of fast races I was never going to be an Olympic swimmer. However, growing up I traveled all over the country swimming in more pools than I care to remember and had the change to train, practice, and compete with Ryan while he was a student at the University of Florida. (He was good back then too, the NCAA Swimmer of the Year twice). I had a big schoolgirl crush on him and am now sad I have to share him.
just know, he was mine first! 🙂

Positively Amy says
hahaha you are so cute! I’m pretty sure my schoolgirl crush was Zack Morris, so I always had to share. bahahaha
Misty says
He’s hot and super talented, but man… he just seems like a major tool.
Julie Marie says
awww..haha i know that feeling. that sort of caught in between place of “i knew him first so Im special” and “ugh now I have to share him with the rest of the world”…ok maybe mine isnt with a celebrity that big, but still =)
A Muse in Purple says
My oh oh my, I stumble upon your blog and you are a swimmer, like myself and you are friends with a famous person! Holy moly! So very cool! Be sure to check out this month’s Messy post, I’m a Messy girl this month and we got a pretty cool item! Post goes live next week!
Janna Renee says
This is so fun! You are practically a celebrity 😉 Random question…Did you go to State Swim and Dive in High school? I went once in 2002 or 2003 in Fort Lauderdale. Just thought I’d mention it!
Diana Marks says
so cool! he is handsome 😉
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My Name Is Madeline says
I WANT HIM. Oh my goodness swoon.
Too bad he talks like he is about stupid, I don’t even care though he is fioooooone 😀 So jealous of you!
Ileana Marcel says
Too cool! Lucky girl!
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Crystal Chizoba says
That’s so cool that swimming has given you so many opportunities that most of us (me haha) won’t get anytime soon! Y’all would make such a good couple!!! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog as well 🙂
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dawn says
should of hid him in a wardrobe and kept him all to yourself lol
Hes GORGEOUS !!!
AT LEAST YOU WERE HIS MATE <333
Edita says
So so cool! Well jealous!
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Fabrizia says
Thank you for your visit!
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Rekita Nicole | Her and Nicole says
wow….thanks for sharing him, lol. I do love my hubby, but….lol
-Rekita
Jill J @ Classy with a Kick says
Wow…I would definitely say he was yours first! 🙂 How fun that you knew/know him!
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boardwalksandboulevards says
Well you are a lucky girl!
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Head to Toe Chic says
That’s so amazing!!! I love watching him swim.
Rachel says
Oh my yum. His body is perfection. So cool you trained with him. 🙂
Sheila says
That’s so cool!! I actually never heard of him before and saw his commercials for his new show… I was confused but then I read more about him. hahaha.. Awesome how you’re a swimmer!
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Just Another Shopaholic says
I am so jealous you got to meet him, he is such a hottie! And how cool you were a swimmer!
monicaharmony says
haha lucky!
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Cece says
That’s so cool! Oh…the abs!!! I feel the same way about gymnastics. It’s an every 4 year sport and I love it when it gets the Olympic spotlight because then everyone else is interested in the sport that I think is so awesome but is usually neglected.
Lindsey says
Whoah…I am so jealous!
olga says
I didn’t know you were a swimmer. Those pictures are great! This is so cool you had a chance to meet him
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Fabrizia says
You were such a lovely couple!
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vogueandheels.com says
Oh my you were a swimmer? That awesome and also great that you met him! I would love to swim in competitions, but I know I just couldn’t do it.
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Danavee says
Oh. Wow. I’m a little star-struck!!!!!!! Lucky you!
Always Maylee says
That’s so cool that you knew him before he was, well famous.
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Love and Ace says
OMG hahaha I can’t believe these photos! You look awesome and you two make a cute couple 🙂 x, Kat
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Jackie l Food.Wine.Fashion says
Well I guess it’s safe to say those abs have always been around…. 🙂
xo Jackie
Helene says
haha omg that is so cool!! but yes I have no idea really what to think of his show… not really sure. haha
Michael says
I think it’s awesome you “knew him when”!
Annie One Can Cook! says
Oh my gosh.. you lucky, lucky girl.
Rachel says
haha this is amazing! What do you think of his upcoming reality show?
Alyssa says
Haha I mean, he’s pretty darn good looking, I’ll give him that!
TheTinyHeart says
That is so neat that you used to train with him! I saw the commercials for the show, but I’m not sure the show is focusing is on his swimming career.
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Nina Normalo says
WOW! WHAT a MAN! *_*
Sorry you have to share him now 😉
Ashley @ ladyacray.blogspot.com says
He is a beautiful human being. Amen for men’s swimming “trunks”
Grace @ Wrinkled Chiffon says
Kelly, this was a super cute post! Loved it! What a body, huh? Okay, well I definitely won’t watch the show so I will leave it to you, since he was yours first! 😉
If you have a chance, I would love for you to stop by and check out my preppy pastel DAY style today. Have a great Wednesday!
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Surbhi Suri says
well, I didn’t know u r a swimmer, Infact I am one too. Just gearing up now for one of my race(though not big ). His abs sure rock !!
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Hallie @ Life:Oceanside says
woah. Hey, I am super jealous.
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Angela says
Haha oh no how many girls end up seeing their crush on TV! WELL me too kinda my high school sweetheart took part in the Olympics (GB Basketball) too, he’s often in the news here, thankfully he doesn’t have his own TV show lol xx