When the topic turns to his marriage, Ryan Lochte dives into a realm of silence, choosing to steer clear of the depths of conversation surrounding it. Just two weeks after his wife, Kayla Reid, made public her intentions to file for divorce, the twelve-time Olympic medalist has spoken out, making it clear that he will not engage in discussions about the reasons behind their marital split. This includes allegations from a supposed insider close to the couple, who claimed to People magazine that Ryan had been unfaithful to his wife.
"Kayla and I share a desire to keep this matter private, driven largely by our need to shield our children from the public eye," he said in a statement released on June 18 in response to these accusations. "For this very reason, I will refrain from commenting further on this issue or addressing any claims made by outside parties."
Ryan, who shares a home with Kayla and their children—Caiden, 7, Liv, 6, and Georgia, 23 months—labeled their separation as "an intensely personal and challenging time."
Since Kayla filed for divorce in March, as revealed in court documents obtained by People, further details about the couple's relationship have emerged. Allegedly, the Lochtes have amassed debts exceeding $270,000, according to documents accessed by Us Weekly. While Ryan has remained tight-lipped regarding their purported financial woes, he has opened up about his mental state as he navigates the divorce proceedings.
"The past year has marked a period of significant transformation for both of us, leading us to the heart-wrenching decision to dissolve our marriage," the Olympian penned in an Instagram post dated June 4. "I am profoundly thankful for the life we constructed together and, above all, for the boundless love we share for our trio of children."
"Though reaching this conclusion has been anything but easy, I firmly believe it marks a step towards peace and well-being for both of us," Ryan continued. "As we embark on separate paths, I remain steadfast in my commitment to healing, personal growth, and co-parenting with compassion and respect."
