• 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."

• 1. Comments made on Johnjay and Rich in the Morning show on 93.7 KRQ Tucson
  2. Amanda Beard on Michael Phelps: “He’s not really my type, personally.”BostonHerald.com Rumored galpal Amanda Beard on Phelps: No thanks! (August 20, 2008)
  3. Phelps on personal life: “My private life is my private life”BostonHerald.com Rumored galpal Amanda Beard on Phelps: No thanks! (August 20, 2008)
  4. Beard later apologized for her commentsPeople.com: Amanda Beard Denies Dating Michael Phelps (August 20, 2008)
  5. Origin of Beard-Phelps relationship rumor undetermined
  6. Beard has been dating a photographer for three yearsPeople.com: Amanda Beard Denies Dating Michael Phelps (August 20, 2008)
  7. Amanda Beard posed nude for Playboy magazine, July 2007
  8. Phelps to pose for Wheaties box

• Quotes

  • 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)

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