Ahead of Olympics, Ryan Lochte goes for blue

WASHINGTON — Ryan Lochte has another color in mind for the Olympics besides gold, silver and bronze.

The American swimmer dyed his hair ice-blue over the weekend ahead of the Rio Olympics that start Friday, NBC Washington reports.

New look…. Here We Go #Rio #2016 thanks @jennjonesatl #turnup https://t.co/A9ZOFz9h8k pic.twitter.com/k7aGDk3YRC

— Ryan Lochte (@RyanLochte) July 31, 2016

Rio ready!! #2016 #olympics #usa https://t.co/OHkuu0AUJ0 pic.twitter.com/OcaSSKVVFZ — Ryan Lochte (@RyanLochte) August 1, 2016

The dye job was done by hairstylist Jenn Jones, who also colored the hair of Lochte’s teammate, Jimmy Feigen, a similar hue of blue.

Got to spend a few hours with these babes yesterday. Thanks for trusting me with your Olympic hair @ryanlochte and @jimmyfeigen. Now go win some gold medals!!!! #teamusa #usaswimming #rioolympics #rioolympics2016 #jennjoneshair #organichaircolor #bluehair #oway #bestcoloristatlanta

A photo posted by Jenn Jones (@jennjonesatl) on Aug 1, 2016 at 5:54am PDT

Lochte will compete in the 200 individual medley. Feigen has qualified for the 400 freestyle relay.