What did Lochte do at a gas station that led to his 2016 scandal?
Left without paying
Vandalized a poster
Got into a fight
Trespassed
Answer
Vandalizing a poster at a gas station in Rio de Janeiro during the 2016 Olympics cost decorated American swimmer Ryan Lochte a significant loss. Along with teammates Gunnar Bentz, Jack Conger, and James Feigen, he falsely claimed to have been robbed at gunpoint. This scandal tarnished his reputation, resulting in lost endorsements and sponsorships, effectively ending his swimming career and diminishing his Olympic legacy.
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