Michael Phelps vs Ryan Lochte
Michael Phelps vs Ryan Lochte: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte?
Phelps and Lochte had a notable rivalry, particularly highlighted during the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, where they competed fiercely in multiple events.
Michael Phelps
Key numbers
- Olympic Medals28
- Olympic Gold Medals23
- World Championships (Long Course) Medals66
- Pan Pacific Championships Medals21
Top honours
- Olympic Gold Medals23 gold medals across four Olympic Games
- Olympic MedalsTotal of 28 Olympic medals
- World Championships (Long Course)26 gold medals
- World Swimmer of the YearAwarded eight times
- American Swimmer of the YearAwarded eleven times
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Ryan Lochte
Key numbers
- Olympic Gold Medals6
- World Championships Gold Medals11
- Total Olympic Medals12
Top honours
- Olympic Gold Medals6 gold medals
- World Championships (Long Course)11 gold medals
- Pan Pacific Championships8 gold medals