Reports have emerged that American swimmer Ryan Lochte was held at gunpoint at a party in Rio
Several reports emerged on Sunday morning that Ryan Lochte was held at gunpoint in Rio during a party he was invited to on Saturday night.
According to the U.K. Mirror, Lochte's mother spoke with Fox Sports. That report says she spoke with her son after the incident. She described the ordeal as "terrifying," but says he is fine now and being looked after by teammates.
However, Matt Slater of the Press Association spoke with an International Olympic Committee spokesperson who said the Lochte story is not true.
Lochte was reportedly invited to the party by an unnamed Brazilian swimmer.
During a daily media briefing, a Rio Official told the media that they have heard about the incident but that they "don't have more information."
Lochte, 32, is one of the most decorated Olympians ever. He won gold in Rio as a member of the 3x200-meter freestyle relay and now has won 12 Olympic medals in his career, including six gold medals.
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