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Several reports emerged on Sunday morning that Ryan Lochte was held at gunpoint in Rio during a party he was invited to on Saturday night.
According to Ben Way of Fox Sports, Lochte's mother spoke with Fox Sports. That report says she spoke with her son after the incident. She described the ordeal as "terrifying," but says he is fine now and being looked after by teammates.
That report was later confirmed by Rachel Axon of USA Today Sports. Axon also spoke with Lochte's mother who confirmed that her son had been robbed.
However, an International Olympic Committee (IOC) spokesperson said the Lochte story is not true.
IOC spokesman Mark Adams says Ryan Lochte story is NOT true...
- Matt Slater (@mjshrimper) August 14, 2016IOC's Adams says that has come direct from Lochte via USOC....as you were
- Matt Slater (@mjshrimper) August 14, 2016
In addition, Lochte's personal coach, David Marsh, told USA Today that Lochte was "not held up" but that he was trying to figure out what happened.
According to the original reports, Lochte was invited to the party by Brazilian swimmer Thiago Pereira.
BREAKING: @USASwimming Gold medallist Ryan Lochte has been held up at gunpoint at a party in Brazil.
Details on @FOXSportsNews 500.
- Ben Way (@BenWayFOX) August 14, 2016@vava2D yea.. glad it concluded safely
- Mithi (@MithiTennis) August 14, 2016
During a daily media briefing, a Rio Official told the media that they have heard about the incident but that they "don't have more information."
Lochte, 32, is one of the most decorated Olympians ever. He won gold in Rio as a member of the 3x200-meter freestyle relay and now has won 12 Olympic medals in his career, including six gold medals.