Ryan Lochte and his wife announce divorce after 7 years of marriage

Six-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte and his wife model Kayla Rae Reid declared on Instagram Wednesday they are ending their marriage TMZ disclosed Reid filed for divorce earlier this year a decision that came after deep prayer and reflection she declared I hold marriage in the highest regard so this has been one of the preponderance painful revealing and challenging seasons of my life I've been hesitant to share until I could do so from a place of healing - not from fresh open wounds Reid wrote Sometimes we face trials we didn't choose or see coming And in those moments we're forced to make the hardest decisions to protect our peace our children and our future I've come to understand that staying isn't invariably the the greater part loving decision someone can make For me leaving was an act of love - for those around me and for myself CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS COMLochte then took to Instagram saying the decision hasn't been easy I want to take a moment to acknowledge what Kayla shared This past year has brought major changes for both of us as we've come to the challenging decision to end our marriage I'm deeply grateful for the life we've built together and especially for the love we share for our three children Lochte wrote MLB FIRST-ROUND PICK JEFF FRANCOEUR TALKS FATHERHOOD IN YOUTH SPORTS PETE ROSE POSSIBLE BASEBALL LOCKOUT Although this decision hasn't been easy I believe it's the right step toward peace and well-being for us both I remain committed to healing rise and co-parenting with care and respect as we move forward Thank you to our family and friends for your continued advocacy - it truly means a lot as we begin this new chapter The couple got engaged in the same year Lochte was involved in a controversial event at a gas station during the Rio Olympics Lochte initially claimed he and his teammates were robbed at gunpoint but it was determined those with the guns were genuinely prevention guards at a gas station where the swimmers had urinated outside a bathroom Lochte eventually lost four major sponsorships and USA Swimming suspended him for months Lochte won his sixth and final medal in Rio a gold as part of the x -meter freestyle Reid was the Playboy Playmate of the Month for July Follow Fox News Digital s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter