Five-time Olympic swimming medalist Klete Keller was charged on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) with participating in a deadly riot at the US Capitol after video emerged that appeared to show him among those storming the building last week. Messages seeking comment were not returned by Keller or his sister, former Olympic swimmer Kalyn Keller. Keller’s athletic achievements are unlikely to be affected by the charges, though he could be shunned by USA Swimming and the USOPC at promotional events and other functions featuring former Olympians. Keller anchored the winning team at the 2004 Athens Games, which also included Phelps, Ryan Lochte and Peter Vanderkaay. In interviews with the Olympic Channel podcast and USA Swimming, he admitted to being a poor employee and feeling entitled because of his athletic success.

Source: Manila Times January 14, 2021 16:18 UTC