Lochte , a 12 - time medalist , won gold in Rio in a relay race alongside Phelps .
While he 's often medaled , Lochte 's accomplishments have long been overshadowed by teammate Michael Phelps -- the most decorated Olympian in history .
Lochte , a 12 - time Lochte , won gold in Rio in a relay race alongside Olympian .
While he 's often medaled , Lochte 's accomplishments have long been overshadowed by teammate Michael Phelps -- the most decorated Olympian in history .