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Scenes from London – Lochte’s Golden Moment

| July 28, 2012 at 3:53 pm | 13 Comments
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Ryan Lochte Captures Gold in the 400 Meter IM

Ryan Lochte Captures Gold in the 400 Meter IM
Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

A cool, calm and relaxed Lochte got off the blocks quick and never looked back. Lochte blew passed the field, recording a time of 4:05.18 in the 400-meter individual medley, three and a half seconds faster than silver medalist Thiago Pereira (Brazil).

The race that the national media had built up to be a Lochte vs Phelps showdown turned into a Ryan Lochte showcase. Phelps missed the podium, placing fourth with a time of 4:09.28.

One Gold down for Lochte, and the Gator Nation.

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Ryan Lochte Captures Gold in the 400 Meter IM

Ryan Lochte Captures Gold in the 400 Meter IM
Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

A cool, calm and relaxed Lochte got off the blocks quick and never looked back. Lochte blew passed the field, recording a time of 4:05.18 in the 400-meter individual medley, three and a half seconds faster than silver medalist Thiago Pereira (Brazil).

The race that the national media had built up to be a Lochte vs Phelps showdown turned into a Ryan Lochte showcase. Phelps missed the podium, placing fourth with a time of 4:09.28.

One Gold down for Lochte, and the Gator Nation.

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Ryan Lochte Captures Gold in the 400 Meter IM

Ryan Lochte Captures Gold in the 400 Meter IM
Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

A cool, calm and relaxed Lochte got off the blocks quick and never looked back. Lochte blew passed the field, recording a time of 4:05.18 in the 400-meter individual medley, three and a half seconds faster than silver medalist Thiago Pereira (Brazil).

The race that the national media had built up to be a Lochte vs Phelps showdown turned into a Ryan Lochte showcase. Phelps missed the podium, placing fourth with a time of 4:09.28.

One Gold down for Lochte, and the Gator Nation.

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Ryan Lochte Captures Gold in the 400 Meter IM

Ryan Lochte Captures Gold in the 400 Meter IM
Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

A cool, calm and relaxed Lochte got off the blocks quick and never looked back. Lochte blew passed the field, recording a time of 4:05.18 in the 400-meter individual medley, three and a half seconds faster than silver medalist Thiago Pereira (Brazil).

The race that the national media had built up to be a Lochte vs Phelps showdown turned into a Ryan Lochte showcase. Phelps missed the podium, placing fourth with a time of 4:09.28.

One Gold down for Lochte, and the Gator Nation.

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Ryan Lochte Captures Gold in the 400 Meter IM

Ryan Lochte Captures Gold in the 400 Meter IM
Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

A cool, calm and relaxed Lochte got off the blocks quick and never looked back. Lochte blew passed the field, recording a time of 4:05.18 in the 400-meter individual medley, three and a half seconds faster than silver medalist Thiago Pereira (Brazil).

The race that the national media had built up to be a Lochte vs Phelps showdown turned into a Ryan Lochte showcase. Phelps missed the podium, placing fourth with a time of 4:09.28.

One Gold down for Lochte, and the Gator Nation.

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Ryan Lochte Captures Gold in the 400 Meter IM

Ryan Lochte Captures Gold in the 400 Meter IM
Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

A cool, calm and relaxed Lochte got off the blocks quick and never looked back. Lochte blew passed the field, recording a time of 4:05.18 in the 400-meter individual medley, three and a half seconds faster than silver medalist Thiago Pereira (Brazil).

The race that the national media had built up to be a Lochte vs Phelps showdown turned into a Ryan Lochte showcase. Phelps missed the podium, placing fourth with a time of 4:09.28.

One Gold down for Lochte, and the Gator Nation.

7 of 10

Ryan Lochte Captures Gold in the 400 Meter IM

Ryan Lochte Captures Gold in the 400 Meter IM
Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

A cool, calm and relaxed Lochte got off the blocks quick and never looked back. Lochte blew passed the field, recording a time of 4:05.18 in the 400-meter individual medley, three and a half seconds faster than silver medalist Thiago Pereira (Brazil).

The race that the national media had built up to be a Lochte vs Phelps showdown turned into a Ryan Lochte showcase. Phelps missed the podium, placing fourth with a time of 4:09.28.

One Gold down for Lochte, and the Gator Nation.

8 of 10

Ryan Lochte Captures Gold in the 400 Meter IM

Ryan Lochte Captures Gold in the 400 Meter IM
Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

A cool, calm and relaxed Lochte got off the blocks quick and never looked back. Lochte blew passed the field, recording a time of 4:05.18 in the 400-meter individual medley, three and a half seconds faster than silver medalist Thiago Pereira (Brazil).

The race that the national media had built up to be a Lochte vs Phelps showdown turned into a Ryan Lochte showcase. Phelps missed the podium, placing fourth with a time of 4:09.28.

One Gold down for Lochte, and the Gator Nation.

9 of 10

Ryan Lochte Captures Gold in the 400 Meter IM

Ryan Lochte Captures Gold in the 400 Meter IM
Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

A cool, calm and relaxed Lochte got off the blocks quick and never looked back. Lochte blew passed the field, recording a time of 4:05.18 in the 400-meter individual medley, three and a half seconds faster than silver medalist Thiago Pereira (Brazil).

The race that the national media had built up to be a Lochte vs Phelps showdown turned into a Ryan Lochte showcase. Phelps missed the podium, placing fourth with a time of 4:09.28.

One Gold down for Lochte, and the Gator Nation.

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Ryan Lochte Captures Gold in the 400 Meter IM

Ryan Lochte Captures Gold in the 400 Meter IM
Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

A cool, calm and relaxed Lochte got off the blocks quick and never looked back. Lochte blew passed the field, recording a time of 4:05.18 in the 400-meter individual medley, three and a half seconds faster than silver medalist Thiago Pereira (Brazil).

The race that the national media had built up to be a Lochte vs Phelps showdown turned into a Ryan Lochte showcase. Phelps missed the podium, placing fourth with a time of 4:09.28.

One Gold down for Lochte, and the Gator Nation.

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