The current scandal is a photo of Michael Phelps smoking weed. (See That Photo Here) The image shows the swimmer using a bong. British paps broke the story and published the photo that might end his Olympic dreams. Questions as to the legitimacy of the photo of course came into play. However he has confirmed that the photo is real in a statement.
Per The Associated Press Via ESPN:
Phelps said: “I engaged in behavior which was regrettable and demonstrated bad judgment. I’m 23 years old and despite the successes I’ve had in the pool, I acted in a youthful and inappropriate way, not in a manner people have come to expect from me. For this, I am sorry. I promise my fans and the public it will not happen again.”
I am also told that the World Anti-Doping Agency enforces a suspension for athletes who are drug offenders, which includes the Olympics. The Agency typically bans drug using athletes for 4 years. First time offenders typically face a 2 year leniency. He might just be able to squeak by and still be aloud to compete in London.
i am now totally convinced that smoking weed is evil since it limited Phelps to winning only 8 gold medals in last year’s Olympics
Get it right dudes. Suspension for MJ use is only if tested positive in competition. ups you made a boo boo makes good press though eh.
thank god thats only weed…
i dont no y people dont like weed it makes people happy . ok you dont like it fine but stop bitchin about it and let people do it
he just got like, a million times sexier….
im 20 i smoke weed as much as i drink its not a big deal in canada, 95% of all canadians have at least tried it except the old folks(not a real stat just sayin from experince) but anyway it doesnt increase cardio at all so i dont understand why he should even be banned from the olmypics its not gonna help him plus its his choice. theyre blowing it up like its the worst thing in the world at least he didnt kill or rape anybody. eh for all i care he should keep on burning.