Since his lie was exposed , Lochte has lost several sponsors, including Speedo, Ralph Lauren, Syneron Candela, and Airweave. Lochte released a statement on August 19, saying, "I want to apologize for my behavior last weekend — for not being more careful and candid in how I described the events of that early morning, and for my role in taking the focus away from the many athletes fulfilling their dreams of participating in the Olympics.”