06.02.09
Phelps suspended for three months
- Michael Phelps, Swimming -
Agence France-Presse
COLORADO SPRINGS–USA Swimming suspended Olympic superstar Michael Phelps for three months on Thursday, a “reprimand” after a published photograph showed him apparently smoking marijuana.
The national governing body of the sport stressed that the punishment was not for a doping violation, but said they wanted to send a “strong message” to Phelps about his status as a role model for young people.
“USA Swimming has reprimanded Michael Phelps uner its Code of Conduct by withdrawing financial support and the eligibility to compete for a period of three months effective today, February 5,” a statement from USA Swimming said.
