Ryan Lochte and Kayla Rae Reid end their seven-year marriage

In March 2025, Ryan Lochte and Kayla Rae Reid Lochte announced their decision to end their marriage, a bond that lasted for seven years. This announcement was made through social media, where Kayla shared her difficult decision, stating it followed deep prayer and reflection. She expressed the challenges and pain involved in this decision and emphasized her commitment to protecting their children and ensuring their well-being as they navigate their futures apart. The couple's relationship began in 2016, coinciding with the Rio Olympics where Ryan competed. They became engaged shortly after meeting and welcomed their first child, a son named Caiden Zane, before getting married in 2018. In addition to Caiden, they had two daughters: Liv Rae, aged five, and Georgia June, who is one year old. As they part ways, both Ryan and Kayla have expressed a commitment to co-parenting and maintaining respect for one another. In their respective statements on Instagram, Lochte shared that this past year has brought major changes for both of them, acknowledging the difficulty surrounding their marriage's end while remaining grateful for the love they share for their children. He expressed his determination to pursue healing and growth as they move forward. Kayla, in her own heartfelt message, reflected on her struggles in coming to this decision and hoped to share the news from a place of healing. She acknowledged that sometimes unchosen trials require making painful decisions for the sake of peace and well-being. They both thanked family and friends for their support as they enter this new phase in their lives, focusing on their roles as parents while traversing the personal challenges that may come with divorce.