Being a dad is 10 times better than winning gold: US swimmer Ryan Lochte

American swimmer Ryan Lochte said being a father has been his biggest achievement so far

Ryan Lochte with fiancee Kayla Rae Reid and son Caiden

Ryan Lochte with fiancee Kayla Rae Reid and son Caiden

American swimmer Ryan Lochte said being a father has been his biggest achievement so far.

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In a recent interview on American TV show Inside Edition, the Olympic gold medallist swimmer said: "Being a dad is 10 times better. I could win 80 million gold medals and it won't compare."

Lochte and fiancee Kayla Rae Reid welcomed baby boy Caiden on June 8 after 26 hours of labour.

"Oh my gosh, having a baby is so much work. It [labour] felt like you're in this race with no finish line," said Reid. When asked what's next for the new parents, Lochte added: "Baby No. 2!"

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