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Olympic gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps has been suspended for a period of three months according to an official statement released on the USA Swimming website. During the three-month suspension, which began on February 5, 2009, Phelps will lose the financial support of USA Swimming and the eligibility to compete in tournaments. Phelps has come under fire after a photo of him taking a hit from a bong was published in a British news magazine in early 2009.USA Swimming: Regarding Michael Phelps (February 5, 2009)
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Fast Facts
- Name: Michael Fred Phelps III
- Born: June 30, 1985
- Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland
- Phelps won 8 gold medals at the 2008 Summer OlympicsNew York Times: Phelps Acknowledges... (February 1, 2009)
- Was photographed smoking from a bong at a partyNew York Times: Phelps Acknowledges... (February 1, 2009)
- The photograph was published in the British news magazine News of the WorldNew York Times: Phelps Acknowledges... (February 1, 2009)
- Phelps apologized for the photo, calling it a "lapse in good judgment"New York Times: Phelps Acknowledges... (February 1, 2009)
- Phelps may face criminal charges for marijuana useNew York Times: Phelps Acknowledges... (February 1, 2009)
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USA Swimming Statement
USA Swimming has reprimanded Michael Phelps under its Code of Conduct by withdrawing financial support and the eligibility to compete for a period of three months effective today, Feb. 5, 2009.This is not a situation where any anti-doping rule was violated, but we decided to send a strong message to Michael because he disappointed so many people, particularly the hundreds of thousands of USA Swimming member kids who look up to him as a role model and a hero.
Michael has voluntarily accepted this reprimand and has committed to earn back our trust.USA Swimming: Regarding Michael Phelps (February 5, 2009)
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