Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard halted rumors that she was dating Michael Phelps after she made comments dissing the 14-time Olympic gold medalist. When asked about their rumored relationship, Beard denied the claim, commenting about her "good taste." When asked whether or not she had ever kissed or held hands with Phelps, Beard replied "Eww. No."

• Amanda Beard on relationship: "We know each other and Michael is like my little brother. He jokes around me all the time and it's all good-natured. But obviously people who don't know me can take it the wrong way."People.com: Amanda Beard Denies Dating Michael Phelps (August 20, 2008)
• Beard on harsh comments: "Everyone who knows me knows I can be a jokester, but I guess I took it too far. I never meant to say anything rude about Michael. I am 100-percent sorry for what I said. I take full responsibility for it."People.com: Amanda Beard Denies Dating Michael Phelps (August 20, 2008)

• BostonHerald.com: Rumored galpal Amanda Beard on Phelps: No thanks! (August 20, 2008)

• People.com: Amanda Beard Denies Dating Michael Phelps (August 20, 2008)

• NewYork Daily News: Amanda Beard: Dating Michael Phelps would be 'nasty'(August 20, 2008)

• Blend Celebrity: Amanda Beard Rips Michael Phelps (August 20, 2008)

• The FanHouse: Amanda Beard Thinks Michael Phelps is 'Eww' - Olympics (August 20, 2008)

• Hollyscoop: Amanda Beard Disses Michael Phelps (August 20, 2008)

• New York Post: Amanda Beard Denies Dating Michael Phelps (August 19, 2008)

• TMZ.com: Beard: Phelps' Breaststroke Stays in the Pool (August 19, 2008)

• <p>CNN.com Video: Beard disses Phelps (Time: 4:24)

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