Ryan Lochte is competition for Micheal Phelps. Ryan beat Micheal in Shanghai. There is definitly a rivalry, whish will make for interesting television when these two head to the Olympics in London 2012. Lochte specializes in the backstroke and individual medley, but is also a freestyle swimmer. He is noted for the speed and distance he attains while kicking underwater. Lochte is also known for his dominance in the short course format (25-meter long swimming pool). You can read his biography and learn more about his stats here.

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