Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte and his wife Kayla Reid are officially ending their marriage after seven years.
Kayla confirmed the news via Instagram on Wednesday, June 4, revealing she filed for divorce earlier this year after careful reflection.
“Earlier this year, I made the hard decision to end my marriage after deep prayer and reflection,” Reid wrote. “This has been one of the most painful, revealing, and challenging seasons of my life.” Court records show the official filing was submitted on March 26.
The couple, who met in 2016 during the Rio Olympics year, share three children: Caiden Zane, nearly 8, Liv Rae, almost 6, and Georgia June, who turns 2 later this month. They got engaged in October 2016 and were married in 2018.
In her emotional statement, Reid said the decision to leave was driven by love and the need to protect herself and her children. “Staying isn’t always the most loving decision someone can make. For me, leaving was an act of love,” she added.
Lochte, a 12-time Olympic medalist, has not publicly commented on the split. The announcement follows a difficult year for the athlete, who previously spoke about recovering from a near-fatal car accident in 2023 and the resulting mental health struggles.
Kayla concluded her statement with a message of faith and hope. “I believe God is still at work — even in the breaking,” she said, emphasizing resilience and personal growth.
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