Ryan Lochte reveals reasons for never training with Michael Phelps

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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