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Ryan Lochte's Mom Says Swimmer Was Robbed at Gunpoint at 2016 Olympics

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United States swimmer Ryan Lochte was reportedly held up at gunpoint at a party in Brazil, according to Ben Way of Fox Sports.

Way offered more details on the situation:

Lochte invited by Brazilian swimmer Thiago Pereira, and is now safe at @USASwimming base. @FOXSportsNews told 3 teammates were with him.

— Ben Way (@BenWayFOX) August 14, 2016

Lochte called his mother Ileana immediately afterwards. She told @FOXSportsNews it was "terrifying" and has just left her hotel to meet him.

— Ben Way (@BenWayFOX) August 14, 2016

More to follow.