Learn more about the accident of one of the USA’s most successful Olympians.

Lochte ranks as the third-most decorated swimmer in Olympic history, trailing only Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky.

His seven individual Olympic medals are the second-highest in men’s swimming history, again behind Phelps.

Ryan Lochte, accident recovery video

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He’s not breathing.

He’s dead.'

A recent selfie image of Ryan Lochte.

Blood gushing from my head.

Still have a couple stiches in there.

Completely broke my femur in half.

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Totaled my car."

He had previously kept the news private until his recovery was complete.

He and his wife, Kayla Lochte, shared a video onInstagramcovering what has happened since the accident.

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For many people this was the first they had heard of the car accident Lochte was involved in.

I still have visions of the wreck.

I still have visions of white lights flashing in my eyes.

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Not knowing that Id wake up and see my family again."

In a blink of an eye, your life can be over.

Im so thankful that no one got injured except me."

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And I need that extra five percent for me to see it?"

God was watching me, and he was like, ‘Its not your time.'"

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