Ryan Lochte recalls ‘sinking back into depression’ after nearly fatal car accident: ‘My life changed forever’

Ryan Lochte says his nearly fatal car accident one year ago left him “sinking back into depression.”

The former Olympic swimmer, 40, shared an update on his healing journey via Instagram Thursday as he marked the anniversary of the car accident that “nearly took everything” from him, saying his “life changed forever” on that day.

“A car accident nearly took everything from me — and for a long time, it felt like it had,” Lochte wrote alongside a video of him playing in the pool with his children.

Ryan Lochte recalled “sinking back into depression” after suffering a nearly fatal car accident one year ago. Getty Images
The former Olympian marked that one year anniversary of his injury with an update via Instagram as he shared a video of him playing in the pool with his children. Ryan Lochte/Instagram

“I struggled to find myself again, sinking back into depression and doubting my worth as a father, a husband, and the person I knew I could be. But I didn’t face this journey alone.”

“Thanks to the love and support of the incredible people in my life, I began to rise from that darkness.” Lochte continued.

“They reminded me of my strength when I couldn’t see it myself. Today, I’m proud to say I’m not just surviving — I’m fighting.”

“I struggled to find myself again, sinking back into depression and doubting my worth as a father, a husband, and the person I knew I could be,” he said.
Lochte was injured while picking up his children from school when he accidentally ran into a parked trash truck. Ryan Lochte/Instagram

“Fighting for my family, for my dreams, and for the life I know I’m meant to live” pushed the famous swimmer to overcome the obstacles presented.

“This year has taught me that setbacks don’t define us — our comebacks do,” he said, adding, “Here’s to growth, resilience, and the power of love and community. Thank you to everyone who stood by me. #Resilience #Grateful #OneYearStronger #FighterInLife.”

Lochte was injured while picking up his children from school when he accidentally ran into a parked trash truck in the middle of a busy street.

Lochte and his wife, Kayla Rae Reed, gave a separate update on the swimmer’s condition in August as his wife praised his dedication to recovery. Kayla Lochte/Instagram
“This guy has been putting in the work one step at a time, literally! ” she said. Ryan Lochte/Instagram

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