Just all that hard work, all those hours in the pool, I feel like it's about to pay off. I guess we'll just have to wait and see this summer.

His wins included the 200-meter backstroke 200-meter freestyle the 200 and 400-meter individual medley and the 4×100 and 4×200-meter freestyle relay. He earned a gold medal in the event along with Phelps Matt Grevers and Nathan Adrian. 28 off from the 47.

Ryan Steven Lochte (pron. Lochte is also known for his dominance in the short course format (25-yard and 25-meter long swimming pools).