Ryan Lochte and US swimmers Gunnar Bentz, Jack Conger, and Jimmy Feigen have reportedly been suspended over the now-infamous Rio gas station incident that took place during the Olympics.
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According to TMZ, the fact that the 10-month suspension was greater than the punishment meted out to Michael Phelps for two DUIs (he was only suspended for six months) caused dissension among USOC members, with some thinking Lochte’s suspension excessive.
USOC connected sources tell TMZ Sports … Is Ryan Lochte’s punishment fair? Lochte has been suspended for 10 months.
The suspension has the backing of USA Swimming and the International Olympic Committee, TMZ reported.
The weird part of this whole ordeal is that R.L.is still allowed to compete during his suspension. At least one of them got a 4-month suspension.
The other three swimmers involved in the Rio scandal were also suspended, but for less time.
All four swimmers eventually were able to leave Brazil by the end of the Olympics, though Bentz and Conger were first pulled off their planes for further questioning before they left and Feigen had to pay a $11,000 settlement to avoid charges before he could return home. Lochte and his mates – who are also expected to be sanctioned – actually trashed a bathroom at a gas station.
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Ryan Lochte wears his shades and a beanie while leaving a Labor Day dance practice on Monday (September 5) in Los Angeles.
