Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte: A Brief History of Their Olympic Bromance

Best bros forever

By Dominique Haikel Aug 12, 2016 8:23 PMTags
Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte, 2016 Rio OlympicsStanislav Krasilnikov\TASS via Getty Images

Before gymnasts Simone Biles and Aly Raisman, OG Olympic BFF's Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte gave us friendship goals. While some may argue they are more frienemies than bros, we've got photographic proof they enjoy each other's company. One Canadian announcer even confused the two swimmers, accidentally proclaiming, "Ryan Lochte is going to beat Michael Phelps in this event in the games, and Phelps might not even make the podium!" Oops! It's probably a lot easier to tell the two apart when Ryan takes off his swim cap. Anyhoo, the two of them look like they've been having a great time in Rio, despite having to compete against one another. This may be the last time we see the two of them together in the Olympics, as both of them have talked taking a break after Rio. Enjoy these broments while you can, people. 

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One last time! #USA #longjourney #12years

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Nothing says 'best buds' more than eating carbs in an ice bath next to your Olympic teammate, amiright?

4 Olympics straight we've won this relay. So humbled to be apart of this moment! #USA #olympics #relay #gold

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They also look fab in group photos and gold medals.

Pretty cool that USA basketball team congratulated us after winning #gold #olympics #riodejaneiro #basketball

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Do you think they do crunches together? 

Tomorrow is day 1! We're all getting ready!! @ryanlochte @kkrirsh @cammileadams

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Friends who Olympics together, stay together. 

Happy bday @ryanlochte !!! The old dudes on the team now!!! #rio #usa????

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Aww. Phelps wished Ryan a happiest of birthdays with a selfie of the two of them. Obvi Ryan reposted because that's what good buddy's do.

Sometimes friends have to compete against each other in the Olympics. These two know how to do it with a smile. Phelps also Instagrammed the same pic with the caption, "@ryanlochte and I had a fun one today! One of the best racers I've had in my career!! #roadrorio #13yearsofracing #mp#mpswim @russellmark1226" Class acts. 

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