Lochte, whose cool account of confronting armed thieves had gripped America and embarrassed Brazil, has been accused by Rio police of a complete fabrication. Veloso said the swimmer told them that Lochte was drunk and stressed, and created the fake story that he then re-told on US television. But the officials appeared angry with Lochte and his team-mates for allegedly manufacturing the account. Lochte had said a man dressed as a police officer had placed a gun against his head and demanded money during a robbery at a gas station. “The athletes should apologize for what they have done to the people of Rio,” he said.

Source: The Guardian August 18, 2016 15:31 UTC