Australian Swimmer Blair Evans Catches Ryan Lochte’s Attention as Pair Seen ‘Cozying Up’ (Photos)

As the Olympics begin, all eyes are on the athletes and what they’re doing –- both in the competition and in their free time in the Olympic Village.

According to Yahoo Sports, swimmers Ryan Lochte and Blair Evans raised plenty of eyebrows when they were spotted chatting and touching hands in the pool during training. Lochte, a member of the American team, was spotted slipping under lane ropes to get to Evans, who is representing Australia.

The flirtation has caught the attention of many, as the Americans and the Australians have always had an intense swimming rivalry. Lochte is expected to give teammate Michael Phelps some competition for the gold medals, while Evans is making her Olympic debut.

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