Ryan Lochte reveals reasons for never training with Michael Phelps

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Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Ryan Lochte reveals reasons for never training with Michael Phelps
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Ryan Lochte discussed on the Night Swim Podcast why he never trained with Michael Phelps despite being rivals for years. Lochte highlighted the effectiveness of his program at the University of Florida under coach Gregg Troy as a significant factor. He emphasized that uprooting his training setup for another group, even one associated with Phelps, did not make sense for his development. Lochte later moved to Charlotte for a new environment but called it one of the biggest mistakes of his career. He looked back on his dedication to the same training style and environment that pushed him to excel.

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  • Ryan Lochte explains his training choice on Night Swim Podcast
  • Chose University of Florida's program under Gregg Troy
  • Believes moving to Charlotte was a major mistake
  • Lochte emphasized personal growth over changing training groups
  • Competed alongside Phelps but never trained with him
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Ryan Lochte explains why he never trained with Michael Phelps.

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