RIO DE JANEIRO — Swimmer Ryan Lochte is facing intense criticism in Brazil again after he swept the men’s swimming events at the 2016 Paralympic Games. The 12-time Olympic medalist was a late entry into the Paralympics, claiming he had a “disabling hangover.”
“Bruh, my head is pounding,” Lochte said after winning the 200m freestyle. “You have no idea. Plus, I barfed in the water in the first lap. I don’t know what these other people are dealing with, but I can’t imagine they feel worse than I do right now.”
As there is no test to prove someone is significantly disabled to compete in the Paralympic Games, Lochte’s wins in Rio will stand.