Reports have emerged that American swimmer Ryan Lochte was held at gunpoint at a party in Rio

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Several reports emerged on Sunday morning that Ryan Lochte was held at gunpoint in Rio during a party he was invited to on Saturday night.

According to Ben Way of Fox Sports, Lochte's mother spoke with Fox Sports. That report says she spoke with her son after the incident. She described the ordeal as "terrifying," but says he is fine now and being looked after by teammates.

That report was later confirmed by Rachel Axon of USA Today Sports. Axon also spoke with Lochte's mother who confirmed that her son had been robbed.

However, an International Olympic Committee (IOC) spokesperson said the Lochte story is not true.

In addition, Lochte's personal coach, David Marsh, told USA Today that Lochte was "not held up" but that he was trying to figure out what happened.

According to the original reports, Lochte was invited to the party by Brazilian swimmer Thiago Pereira.

During a daily media briefing, a Rio Official told the media that they have heard about the incident but that they "don't have more information."

Lochte, 32, is one of the most decorated Olympians ever. He won gold in Rio as a member of the 3x200-meter freestyle relay and now has won 12 Olympic medals in his career, including six gold medals.