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Ryan Lochte Puts Three Olympic Gold Medals Up for Auction at Goldin

The sale follows his memoir announcement, reflecting ongoing efforts to reshape his public story.

Overview

  • Goldin said on Dec. 10 that the medals were just consigned and listed in its December Elite auction beginning that evening.
  • The medals offered are from Athens 2004, Beijing 2008, and Rio 2016.
  • Lochte appeared in a Goldin video presenting the items and confirming which medals are included.
  • The 12-time Olympic medalist’s 2016 Games also brought a 10‑month USA Swimming suspension after investigators found he and teammates fabricated a robbery claim.
  • Recent context includes a divorce, public updates on sobriety after a 2023 accident, and a Dec. 9 announcement that he is writing a memoir.