US EditionOlympic swim greats Phelps, Lochte, rip US World Championships performance
SINGAPORE, AUG 1 – Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte criticized the U.S. team's early relay gold medal drought and illness impact, with the squad still leading the medal count at the World Championships.
- At the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, US swimming veterans Phelps and Lochte criticized the American team's performance via social media.
- The criticism followed the US team's struggles, including illness affecting most swimmers from a pre-championship camp and a slow meet start with no golds in first five relays.
- Despite setbacks, the US led the medal table with 26 total medals and eight golds, six won by female swimmers including Lilly King reaching the 50m backstroke final on Saturday.
- Lochte shared a photo with the message, "Call it a funeral, or call it a fresh start. We've got three years," referencing the countdown to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, while Phelps responded by questioning if this moment serves as the motivation USA Swimming needed.
- The critiques underscore pressure to improve as the US aims to build momentum toward future international events, while athletes like Gretchen Walsh focus on blocking out criticism and performing well.
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