Ryan Lochte dancing with the stars
Ryan Lochte dancing with the stars,When a reporter asked Ryan Lochte if he'd consider competing on the reality show Dancing with the Stars, I thought, to quote the Brits, "How brilliant." Ryan has become a superstar and is a favorite of the female fans. Even more brilliant was when Ryan suggested the person he would most like to go up against if he went on the reality show.
"I mean, since I am so used to competing against Michael Phelps, yeah, I’d have him on the show," said Ryan.
Ryan also reiterated that he will compete in the 2016 Summer Games, imagined what it would be like to race without Phelps and how much his mom, Ike Lochte, has helped him achieve all that he has, including winning five medals, two golds, two silvers and a bronze, here in London. Check out what Ryan had to say below:
Competing Without Phelps?
"It's going to be weird. I mean, ever since I really got on the Olympic stage, I’ve been racing against Michael and now that he’s gone, I’m gonna miss him," said the 28-year-old. "He’s one of the toughest competitors I've ever had to race against but ... there (are) other swimmers out there, not just Michael so I really got to just focus on myself and get ready for Rio."
Rio Olympics in 2016?
"Oh yeah, that was my long-term goal ... going to 2016 and you know, if I am still having fun, at 2016, I’m going to go another four years," he added.
How Much Has Mom Helped?
"She’s been there through thick and thin," said Ryan. "She’s my biggest fan and she’s been there ever since I was born and every major competition, she’s been there cheering for me. I wouldn’t be the person I am today or the athlete if it wasn’t for her, and she’s beautiful and I love her and she’s crying," he said with a laugh as his mom was wiping tears from her eyes.
What He’s Looking for in a Partner?
"Honestly, someone that I can trust, I think trust is something really important, and they have to be able to make me smile," said Ryan, who is viewed as one of the most eligible bachelors on Team USA. “I want them to be my best friend and my lover at the same time."
Before Ryan took questions at the P&G Family Home, a check of $25,000 in his name was donated by one of his chief sponsors, Gillette, to the U.S. Olympic Committee to benefit youth sports programs around the country.
source: nbcolympics
