Ryan Lochte is admitting he has a problem.
Apparently the Olympian had an alcohol-fueled incident at a hotel in Newport Beach Thursday night, and it’s served as a wakeup call.
According to TMZ Sports, Lochte tried to kick in his own hotel room door, leading to hotel security — and eventually the police — being called. The swimmer was able to talk (or pay?) his way out of legal trouble, but not his drinking problem.
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Lochte’s lawyer, Jeff Ostrow, confirmed:
“Ryan has been battling from alcohol addiction for many years and unfortunately it has become a destructive pattern for him. He has acknowledged that he needs professional assistance to overcome his problem and will be getting help immediately.”
Lochte of course became infamous for an alcohol-related incident at the Rio Olympics in 2016.
We’re glad to hear he’s getting the help he needs.
[Image via JLN Photography/WENN.]
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