Shutterstock / REXJust keep swimming, just keep swimming—or at the very least, get right back on the bike. That's what Ryan Lochte seems to be doing!
On Thursday, just after being formally indicted by Rio police with false report of robbery, the Olympic athlete got in a workout at an Equinox Fitness Club in West Hollywood. As shown in these exclusive photos obtained by E! News, Lochte left the gym around 7:40 p.m. wearing Nike apparel and a stern expression.
According to an eyewitness, the 32-year-old athlete was at the gym for 1 hour and 20 minutes, starting off his workout with cardio on an exercise bike. Lochte, who opted for valet service instead of self parking his vehicle, was seen entering the fitness club with a blond female but later left alone. During his workout, Lochte didn't appear to be chatting with anyone, but that doesn't mean he went unnoticed. Fellow gym goers recognized the athlete and were taking pictures and snaps on their phones, according to an onlooker.
The 12-time Olympic medalist has yet to comment publicly on the most recent charges brought against him by Rio authorities. He did, however, express his gratitude to his new sponsor, Pine Bros. Softish Throat Drops.
Speedo USA, Ralph Lauren and the rest of Locthe's sponsors dropped him in the wake of the Rio robbery scandal, but Pine Bros. CEO Rider McDowell reached out to the athlete amid the backlash about an endorsement deal. According to a company press release, Pine Bros. is "ask[ing] the public to be a little more understanding—even forgiving—of the young American swimmer."
Lochte released a statement via Instagram, writing, "Thanks to all the folks at pine bros. for your confidence in me. I look forward to making you proud."
—Reporting by Lindsay Scheinberg