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Ryan Lochte Swims Blindfolded, How's That for 'Bird Box Challenge?'

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Ryan Lochte swims blindfolded.

And, he's been doing it WAY before the "Bird Box Challenge" became a thing.

First off, DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME -- IT'S SUPER DANGEROUS AND YOU MIGHT DIE.

But, Lochte is a pro -- surrounded by a team of coaches -- and tells TMZ Sports there's a real benefit to swimming laps with his eyes covered.

"I do that sometimes just for fun in practice. I'll swim blindfolded a couple laps just to make sure my stroke count is perfect."

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