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‘One of most painful seasons of my life’ – Olympic icon Ryan Lochte’s wife files for divorce after 7 years of marriage
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OLYMPIAN Ryan Lochte's wife is filing for divorce after seven years of marriage.
Swimming icon Lochte has been married to Kayla Rae Reid since 2018 after they started dating in 2016.
However, Reid revealed she had made the decision to end their marriage.
In an emotional Instagram statement, the 33-year-old said: "Earlier this year, I made the hard decision to end my marriage after deep prayer and reflection.
"I hold marriage in the highest regard, so this has been one of the most painful, revealing and challenging seasons of my life.
"I’ve been hesitant to share until I could do so from a place of healing — not from fresh, open wounds.
"Sometimes we face trials we didn’t choose or see coming.
"And in those moments, we’re forced to make the hardest decisions to protect our peace, our children and our future.
"I’ve come to understand that staying isn’t always the most loving decision someone can make. For me, leaving was an act of love — for those around me and myself."
According to court records reported by People, Kayla filed for divorce on March 26.
The pair welcomed three children during their marriage; Caiden, seven, Liv, five and Georgia, 23 months.
Lochte has won 12 medals at the Olympics including six golds, three silver and three bronze.
His exploits have made him the second-most decorated male swimmer in Olympic history, behind team-mate Michael Phelps.
The 40-year-old released a statement of his own on the divorce.
He said: "I want to take a moment to acknowledge what Kayla shared.
"This past year has brought major changes for both of us as we've come to the difficult decision to end our marriage.
"I'm deeply grateful for the life we've built together and especially for the love we share for our three children.
"Although this decision hasn't been easy, I believe it's the right step toward peace and well-being for us both.
"I remain committed to healing, growth, and co-parenting with care and respect as we move forward separately.
"Thank you to our family and friends for your continued support - it truly means a lot as we begin this new chapter."
Neither has revealed what the reason behind the divorce was.
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