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Swimming legend Ryan Lochte named to Missouri State coaching staff
The six-time Olympic gold medalist will earn an estimated $30,000 and could receive bonuses tied to conference and NCAA results.
- Six-Time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte has joined Missouri State's swimming staff as an assistant to head coach Dave Collins, pending formal board approval in June.
- Lochte agreed to a 10-month contract beginning in August through June 2027, earning an estimated $30,000, according to Front Office Sports, with eligibility for $500 bonuses per NCAA Championship qualifier.
- Head coach Collins said, "We are very excited to welcome Ryan to the coaching staff," while Lochte expressed commitment to "pour that experience back into student-athletes."
- Despite winning 12 Olympic medals, the 41-year-old previously faced a 10-month suspension from USA Swimming and a 14-month doping ban by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.
- Amid personal challenges, the former Olympian is navigating a divorce battle involving three children per September 2025 court filings while transitioning to the Springfield-based university.
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