Rio de Janeiro Local police said Lochte and his teammates had actually been confronted by private security guards after damaging a gas station bathroom and ......peed on the plants.
Speedo USA announced that it is ending its sponsorship of Lochte. " we cannot condone behavior that is counter to the values this brand has long stood for." It will also donate $50,000 "of Lochte's fee to Save The Children, a global charity partner of Speedo USA's parent company, for children in Brazil."
Later on Monday, a spokesman for Ralph Lauren said in a statement that the company will not be renewing its contract with Lochte, which "was specifically in support of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games." The company also said that it "continues to proudly sponsor the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Team and the values that its athletes embody."
In addition, Reuters reported that Syneron Candela, parent of Gentle Hair Removal, will also be ending its partnership with Lochte. In April, the company had named the Olympic swimmer as the global brand ambassador for its Gentle Laser Hair Removal system.
The Love, Achievement, Money and Reputation just went down the .... Just a thought.
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