Ryan Lochte and his wife announce divorce after 7 years of marriage

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Six-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte and his wife, model Kayla Rae Reid, announced on Instagram Wednesday they are ending their marriage.

TMZ reported Reid filed for divorce earlier this year, a decision that came "after deep prayer and reflection," she said.

"I hold marriage in the highest regard, so this has been one of the most painful, revealing, and challenging seasons of my life. I've been hesitant to share until I could do so from a place of healing - not from fresh, open wounds," Reid wrote.

"Sometimes we face trials we didn't choose or see coming. And in those moments, we're forced to make the hardest decisions to protect our peace, our children, and our future. I've come to understand that staying isn't always the most loving decision someone can make. For me, leaving was an act of love - for those around me and for myself."

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Ryan Lochte and Kayla Reid announced on Instagram that their marriage is ending. (Rebecca Sapp/WireImage)

Lochte then took to Instagram, saying the decision "hasn't been easy."

"I want to take a moment to acknowledge what Kayla shared. This past year has brought major changes for both of us as we've come to the difficult decision to end our marriage. I'm deeply grateful for the life we've built together and especially for the love we share for our three children," Lochte wrote.

Ryan Lochte of the United States reacts after he competed in the final of the men's 200-meter freestyle at the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre in London July 30, 2012. (2012 Getty