Welcome to FTW Explains, a guide to catching up on stuff going on in the world. At the Rio Olympics this week, a controversy ignited when Ryan Lochte and other swimmers claimed they were robbed and authorities challenged the veracity of their story, Here’s what you need to know.
Who is Ryan Lochte?
He’s a 12-time Olympic medalist swimmer who won gold in Rio with the men’s 4x200m freestyle relay team.
Who are the other swimmers involved in the saga?
Gunnar Bentz, James Feigen and Jack Conger, all of whom won gold in Rio for their participation in Team USA freestyle relay teams.