The 2020 Summer Olympics are just around the corner, delayed until 2021 after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lochte is best known as an American swimmer and 12-time Olympic medalist (perSwim Swam).

The Olympian is the second-most decorated swimmerin Olympic history behind Phelps.

Ryan Lochte looking serious

Fans everywhere of the games are stunned but none more than the athlete himself.

But instead, the 37-year-old finished seventh in the 200-meter individual medley.

Falling short and feeling like I let everyone down was one of the hardest things."

Ryan Lochte in the pool