Ryan Lochte

Claimed he and other teammates of the U.S. swimming team were robbed at gun point after using the restroom at a gas station when in fact surveillance security cameras show they committed vandalism of the restroom and attempted to pay for the damages when confronted by armed security guards. The fabricated incident drew international criticism at the 2016 Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro.

[on competing in the 2012 Olympics] I think trials gave us a real sense of what we can do and what my body can take. And, sure, there will be a lot of ice tubs and massages and trying to cram calories into my body and trying to sleep as much as I can. And on top of that I'll be trying to save as much emotional energy as I can. So it will be a very full week, and I've got to make sure I stay on top of it.