Ryan Lochte is doubling down on his previous remark that he "barely knew" Kayla Lochte when they got married as he reacted to his estranged wife posting their wedding vows on social media. Posting a statement via his Instagram on Thursday, December 18, Ryan, 41, clapped back at backlash he's received and addressed Kayla's post amid the former couple's messy divorce. "Navigating personal challenges in public can be incredibly tough, and I am thankful for the opportunity to clarify my recent post about my ex-wife.