10 Things Social Media Tells Us About Ryan Lochte

1. Everyone Is Falling in Love With Him

A quick look at Twittercounter.com shows just how enamored the world has become with Mr. Lochte since the Games began. Last Friday, the day of the Opening Ceremony, he had about 140,000 Twitter followers. This Friday, his 28th birthday, he's at about 650,000. For those scoring at home that's an increase of well over half a million Twitter followers. Jeah, as the saying the goes.

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Before the 2012 Olympics, Ryan Lochte said this year's Games were "his time." While he hasn't dominated at a historic level, he has done quite well for himself and will bring five medals home from London. He's also been one of the most buzzed about competitors, capturing the fascination of fans, broadcasters and social media users alike over the past week.

Whether it's his extreme talent, rhinestone grill, competitive drive or infectious #jeah catchphrase, Lochte has emerged as one of 2012's brightest stars. In the past week alone, he's gained more than half a million Twitter followers. But he's a hard man to snag for an interview. So, in honor of Lochte's 28th birthday on Friday, we dec…
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