“Happy Anniversary my love! The past 5 years we’ve been married have been the happiest of my life. Love you! #5 #anniversary.” 90 weeks ago – September 13, 2023, Ryan Lochte had his wife, Kyla Reid, in his arms, dipping her back for a kiss. They were smiling and looking very happy, with lights shining above them and guests watching in the background. He donned a light beige suit paired with a white shirt, and she was wearing a stunning white mermaid-style gown, as they promised that their bond was forever.

That is how Ryan Lochte and Kayla Reid celebrated their 5th anniversary on Instagram. Two years later, things have not turned out so rosy. As of June 4, 2025, the two might be husband and wife, but they will soon not be so. In an Instagram post today, the Olympic swimmer made a post on his Instagram that confirmed that he and his wife were going in for a divorce. What went south between the couple who were once so in love?

Ryan Lochte: Kids over Medals

Six golds, three silvers, and three bronzes – Ryan Lochte second most decorated male swimmer in Olympic history, behind only Michael Phelps. His Olympic journey began at the 2004 Athens Games, where he secured a gold medal in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay and a silver in the 200-meter individual medley. At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, he won gold in the 200-meter backstroke, setting a world record of finishing with a time of 1:53.9.  He won another gold in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay, along with two bronze medals in the 200-meter and 400-meter individual medleys.

In London 2012, Lochte added two more golds, one in the 400-meter individual medley and another in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay. He also claimed a silver in the 200-meter individual medley and another silver in the 4×100-meter freestyle relay. To complete the collection, a bronze as also in his name in the 200-meter backstroke. The  2016 Rio Games saw the last of Lochte as he claimed a gold medal in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay. Despite all those medals, none of them go on his wall.

As reported by First Coast News, you won’t see a single Olympic medal or photo when you go into the house of the swimmer. They report that the man definitely knows the value of those medals, but he says, “Yeah, it’s cool. But I’d rather hold my kids than put on the medals.” Now that is something that no Olympic medal might be able to compete with.

Ryan Lotche’s divorce news

The news was first confirmed by Kayla when she made a post on Instagram on June 4. “Earlier this year, I made the hard decision to end my marriage after deep prayer and reflection,” she wrote. “I hold marriage in the highest regard, so this has been one of the most painful, revealing, and challenging seasons of my life. I’ve been hesitant to share until I could do so from a place of healing — not from fresh, open wounds.” She talked of it being a very hard decision, but the best thing for their peace, their children and their future. The couple shares three children: son Caiden Zane, almost 8, and daughters Liv Rae, nearly 6, and Georgia June, 23 months.

On June 4, 2025, Ryan took to his Instagram to respond to this Posting a picture with only text, Lochte said, “I want to take a moment to acknowledge what Kayla shared. This past year has brought major changes for both of us as we’ve come to the difficult decision to end our marriage. I’m deeply grateful for the life we’ve built together and especially for the love we share for our three children.” Reid was the first one to confirm the divorce through an Instagram post, where she talked of it being a hard but needed decision. The news had fans sending prayers as well. 

In the post, Lochte further wrote, “Although this decision hasn’t been easy, I believe it’s the right step toward peace and well-being for us both. I remain committed to healing, growth, and co-parenting with care and respect as we move forward separately.” The same was resonated by Ried in her Instagram post, where she said that this was the hardest decision to protect their peace, their children, and their future. “Thank you to our family and friends for your continued support — it truly means a lot as we begin this new chapter,” he concluded.

While the reason is still very much unknown, as they have no official reasons given, but the People reports that Court records show that Kayla filed for divorce on March 26. She in her post did not of the reason, but she did say, “living with transparency and authenticity has been how I have grown into the person I am today, and I’ll continue to do so — while also protecting the parts of this journey that are private and unfolding in uncharted territory.” Whatever the reason might be, now both of them have to embark on a new journey after 7 years of being together.