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American Olympians Lie About Being Robbed In Rio

You'll never guess what actually happened


Famous American swimmer Ryan Lochte claimed he and three of his Olympic teammates were robbed after a night of partying, but according to Brazilian police, they actually just drunkenly vandalized a toilet at a gas station and were questioned by armed guards before paying for the damage and leaving.

Lochte’s three teammates were Gunnar Bentz, Jack Conger, and James Feigen, who are less well known and participated only in the heats of the relays at the games.

The false claim about the robbery is now the biggest news story to happen in the periphery of this year’s games in Rio.

It has been an international embarrassment for American athletes, and a negative PR incident for Brazil, a country who has been trying to keep the public optimistic about the safety in Rio because of its violent history.

For much better news about American Olympians, see our story about the inspiring Muslim-American fencer competing at Rio 2016 wearing a hijab.