During a radio interview, Olympic gold medalist Amanda Beard emphatically denied rumors of a romantic relationship with Michael Phelps. While elaborating, Beard made what some are calling inappropriate comments. Responding to the idea of a relationship between the two, Beard stated on 93.7 KRQ in Tucson's Johnjay and Rich in the Morning show, "Eww, that's nasty!" The tone of the show was humorous and Amanda Beard has since apologized for her statements.People.com: Amanda Beard says Phelps not nasty

In February 2009 swimmer Amanda Beard compared the controversy surrounding fellow swimmer Michael Phelps' bong photo to the controversy she attracted when posing for Playboy in 2007. Phelps was suspended for three months by USA Swimming on February 5, 2009 after a photo of him taking a hit from a bong was printed in a British news magazine.Gather: Amanda Beard PETA... (February 6, 2009)

"Eww, that's nasty! Come on, I have really good taste. He's not really my type."—Amanda BeardUsmagazine: Amanda Beard on Dating Michael Phelps

"I'm not dating Amanda Beard. I'll say that. I think she has a boyfriend." —Michael PhelpsUsmagazine: Amanda Beard on Dating Michael Phelps

"I have never, ever hooked up with Michael Phelps."—Amanda BeardNew York Post: Amanda Beard denies dating Michael Phelps

"Part of my life is kept to myself. I'm able to relax and be with my friends. Those pretty much are the only people who really know the answer to that question."—Michael PhelpsUsmagazine: Amanda Beard on Dating Michael Phelps on his romantic life

"We don't even talk to each other." '—Amanda BeardNew York Post: Amanda Beard denies dating Michael Phelps on relationship with Michael Phelps

"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."—Amanda BeardPeople.com: Amanda Beard says Phelps not nasty

• CNN Video: Beard disses Phelps (Time: 4:24)

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• Associated Content: Amanda Beard Compares Playboy Pictures... (February 6, 2009)

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

• NewYork Daily News: Amanda Beard: Dating Michael Phelps... (August 20, 2008)

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

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

• Telegraph.co.uk: Michael Phelps' girlfriend: Amanda Beard or Lily Donaldson (August 20, 2008)

• OK! Magazine: Michael Phelps: "I'm Not Dating Amanda Beard." (August 19, 2008)

• The Insider: Amanda Beard is So Sorry (August 21, 2008)

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