Ryan Lochte's girlfriend reacts to surprise Missouri State coaching move
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Ryan Lochte, six-time Olympic gold medalist, has joined Missouri State's swim program as an assistant coach under head coach Dave Collins, starting later this summer pending board approval.
- Lochte’s contract is reported to be $30,000 annually with potential bonuses, comparable to other assistant swim coaches at Missouri State.
- Lochte and his girlfriend Molly Gillihan, who support each other publicly, blended their families this year, each bringing three children from previous marriages.
- The couple has been involved in a public social media dispute with Lochte’s ex-wife, Kayla Rae Reid, stemming from an alleged email Lochte sent disparaging Reid and praising Gillihan’s parenting.
- Reid has accused Lochte of disrespect and hinted at personal issues including drug use, while Lochte and Gillihan have pushed back against Reid’s claims, highlighting ongoing tension since the divorce.