After the trials, Lochte said he was still committed to competitive swimming and has no desire to retire.

But is Lochte on the verge of calling it a career? the 12-time Olympic medalist recently posted an Instagram video and revealed he is not retiring after a disappointing performance at the Olympic trials. "I didn't want this video to be a sappy video," Lochte said, per PEOPLE. "I'm not done. I'm not retiring.

"I'm not done. I'm not retiring.

Despite Ryan Lochte not taking part in international events lately, he is yet to announce his retirement from the sport. Lochte last competed in the 200m medley at the U.S. Olympic Trials 2021 where he finished seventh, clocking 1:59.67, and couldn’t make it to the nation’s squad.

The 12-time Olympic swimmer and six-time gold medalist sat down with WBAL NewsRadio’s Valerie Preactor and opened up about retirement, his recovery from a severe car accident, and his future plans, which may or may not retire his retirement…Joining Valerie just after dropping his kids off at school, Lochte says he’s “loving life” in the slow lane.According to Lochte, the shift from early morning training sessions to spending quality time with his family has been rewarding but also challenging.