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Judi Lynn

(160,211 posts)
Tue Aug 23, 2016, 11:21 PM Aug 2016

Ryan Lochte: Speedo and Ralph Lauren among four to end sponsorship

Ryan Lochte: Speedo and Ralph Lauren among four to end sponsorship

23 August 2016

Four sponsors have dropped disgraced US Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, including swimwear manufacturer Speedo and fashion label Ralph Lauren.

They were followed by announcements from skin care firm Syneron-Candela and Japanese mattress maker Airweave.

It comes after Lochte lied about being robbed at gunpoint by a policeman after a night out during the Rio Olympics.

Lochte, a 12-time Olympic medalist, has earned millions of dollars through endorsements.

Speedo, the biggest sponsor of the four, said: "We cannot condone behaviour that is counter to the values this brand has long stood for."

More:
http://www.bbc.com/news/business-37159288

LBN:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10141557610

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Ryan Lochte: Speedo and Ralph Lauren among four to end sponsorship (Original Post) Judi Lynn Aug 2016 OP
Speedo has values? Glamrock Aug 2016 #1
"Wait, what?" Not up to Speedo standards. Judi Lynn Aug 2016 #2
Bwaaaaaa Glamrock Aug 2016 #3

Glamrock

(11,780 posts)
1. Speedo has values?
Tue Aug 23, 2016, 11:29 PM
Aug 2016

I realize being an asshole is not one. But really, what values go into stitching up a tiny, teeny tiny piece of Lycra? The values this brand has long stood for. Good God.

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