(CNN) Four US Olympic swimmers say they were robbed at gunpoint early Sunday in Rio de Janeiro, but Brazilian authorities say their accounts are contradictory. Shortly afterward, Lochte's mother, Ileana Lochte, told the media the swimmers were in a taxi when confronted by people with guns, who stole their wallets. The International Olympic Committee initially denied a robbery occurred. JUST WATCHED USOC: Ryan Lochte, 3 other US swimmers robbed in Rio Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH USOC: Ryan Lochte, 3 other US swimmers robbed in Rio 01:43But in an interview with Olympic broadcaster NBC, Lochte gave a chilling account of how the swimmers were stopped in a taxi returning from a party and confronted by men with a police badge. James Feigen, left, and Ryan Lochte are among the four swimmers reportedly robbed in Rio de Janeiro.

Source: CNN August 18, 2016 14:37 UTC