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Ryan Lochte … He Was Mine First!

04/17/13 | celebrity, Olympics, swimming

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.

And while all of you oogle over his body and laugh at the script, 
just know, he was mine first! 🙂

 

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  1. Positively Amy says

    April 21, 2013 at 6:22 pm

    hahaha you are so cute! I’m pretty sure my schoolgirl crush was Zack Morris, so I always had to share. bahahaha

  2. Misty says

    April 20, 2013 at 9:08 am

    He’s hot and super talented, but man… he just seems like a major tool.

  3. Julie Marie says

    April 19, 2013 at 7:30 pm

    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 =)

  4. A Muse in Purple says

    April 19, 2013 at 4:39 pm

    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!

  5. Janna Renee says

    April 19, 2013 at 1:57 am

    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!

  6. Diana Marks says

    April 18, 2013 at 9:48 pm

    so cool! he is handsome 😉

    LA By Diana Live Magazine

  7. My Name Is Madeline says

    April 18, 2013 at 9:40 pm

    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!

  8. Ileana Marcel says

    April 18, 2013 at 1:50 pm

    Too cool! Lucky girl!

    -ileana
    http://www.ileanamarcel.com

  9. Crystal Chizoba says

    April 18, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    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 🙂

    Have a Terrific Thursday!
    xoxo
    Crystal

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  10. dawn says

    April 18, 2013 at 10:59 am

    should of hid him in a wardrobe and kept him all to yourself lol
    Hes GORGEOUS !!!
    AT LEAST YOU WERE HIS MATE <333

  11. Edita says

    April 18, 2013 at 5:23 am

    So so cool! Well jealous!

    Edita
    http://www.pret-a-reporter.co.uk

  12. Fabrizia says

    April 18, 2013 at 4:54 am

    Thank you for your visit!
    Come back soon to visit me on Cosa Mi Metto???
    Win a gift voucher to buy jewels at Les Jumelles Boutique!!

  13. Rekita Nicole | Her and Nicole says

    April 18, 2013 at 4:28 am

    wow….thanks for sharing him, lol. I do love my hubby, but….lol

    -Rekita

  14. Jill J @ Classy with a Kick says

    April 18, 2013 at 12:43 am

    Wow…I would definitely say he was yours first! 🙂 How fun that you knew/know him!

    Jill
    Classy with a Kick

  15. boardwalksandboulevards says

    April 18, 2013 at 12:40 am

    Well you are a lucky girl!

    – Kaitlyn

    Boardwalks & Boulevards

  16. Head to Toe Chic says

    April 17, 2013 at 10:44 pm

    That’s so amazing!!! I love watching him swim.

  17. Rachel says

    April 17, 2013 at 10:26 pm

    Oh my yum. His body is perfection. So cool you trained with him. 🙂

  18. Sheila says

    April 17, 2013 at 7:05 pm

    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!

    xo – Sheila
    http://www.sheislovelyblog.com
    Find me on BlogLovin!

  19. Just Another Shopaholic says

    April 17, 2013 at 6:13 pm

    I am so jealous you got to meet him, he is such a hottie! And how cool you were a swimmer!

  20. monicaharmony says

    April 17, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    haha lucky!

    Monica Harmony’s Blog

  21. Cece says

    April 17, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    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.

  22. Lindsey says

    April 17, 2013 at 4:24 pm

    Whoah…I am so jealous!

  23. olga says

    April 17, 2013 at 3:04 pm

    I didn’t know you were a swimmer. Those pictures are great! This is so cool you had a chance to meet him
    http://www.impromp-two.blogspot.com

  24. Fabrizia says

    April 17, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    You were such a lovely couple!
    Come back soon to visit me on Cosa Mi Metto???
    Win a gift voucher to buy jewels at Les Jumelles Boutique!!

  25. vogueandheels.com says

    April 17, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    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.

    -Vogue&Heels
    vogueandheels.com

  26. Danavee says

    April 17, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    Oh. Wow. I’m a little star-struck!!!!!!! Lucky you!

  27. Always Maylee says

    April 17, 2013 at 12:03 pm

    That’s so cool that you knew him before he was, well famous.

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

  28. Love and Ace says

    April 17, 2013 at 11:41 am

    OMG hahaha I can’t believe these photos! You look awesome and you two make a cute couple 🙂 x, Kat

    Love and Ace

  29. Jackie l Food.Wine.Fashion says

    April 17, 2013 at 11:08 am

    Well I guess it’s safe to say those abs have always been around…. 🙂

    xo Jackie

  30. Helene says

    April 17, 2013 at 10:51 am

    haha omg that is so cool!! but yes I have no idea really what to think of his show… not really sure. haha

  31. Michael says

    April 17, 2013 at 10:39 am

    I think it’s awesome you “knew him when”!

  32. Annie One Can Cook! says

    April 17, 2013 at 10:34 am

    Oh my gosh.. you lucky, lucky girl.

  33. Rachel says

    April 17, 2013 at 10:16 am

    haha this is amazing! What do you think of his upcoming reality show?

  34. Alyssa says

    April 17, 2013 at 10:08 am

    Haha I mean, he’s pretty darn good looking, I’ll give him that!

  35. TheTinyHeart says

    April 17, 2013 at 9:10 am

    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.

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    Gift Card Giveaway!

  36. Nina Normalo says

    April 17, 2013 at 8:59 am

    WOW! WHAT a MAN! *_*
    Sorry you have to share him now 😉

  37. Ashley @ ladyacray.blogspot.com says

    April 17, 2013 at 8:47 am

    He is a beautiful human being. Amen for men’s swimming “trunks”

  38. Grace @ Wrinkled Chiffon says

    April 17, 2013 at 7:32 am

    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!

    xo Grace
    http://www.wrinkledchiffon.com

  39. Mercedes y Connie says

    April 17, 2013 at 7:31 am

    hi sweetie!
    love ur post!
    im having a super Haute1 giveaway at my blog, pass by!
    xx
    http://themidniteblues.blogspot.it/2013/04/haute1-on-my-blog.html

  40. Surbhi Suri says

    April 17, 2013 at 7:14 am

    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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  41. Hallie @ Life:Oceanside says

    April 17, 2013 at 7:01 am

    woah. Hey, I am super jealous.

  42. Jessica says

    April 17, 2013 at 6:54 am

    WOW!!

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  43. Angela says

    April 17, 2013 at 6:30 am

    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

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