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Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Olympian and Most Decorated Gold Medalist Michael Phelps Catches Backlash from Latest DUI Arrest

Today was just one of those days where I bet Michael Phelps wished he do over and get different results. Today the USA Swimming Organization suspended Michael Phelps for the next 6 months from competing in any of its sanctioned meets, he will be reinstated on April 6, 2015. But wait, that is not all. USA Swimming also is forfeiting funding for Michael's training for the next 6 months. Michael is also kicked off the USA team for the 2015 World Championship that is scheduled to take place in Kazan Russia in 2015. Which is a big meet just prior to the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. All of these actions were taken because Michael Phelps broke the code of conduct when he was arrested last week  near Ft McHenry Mass, for DUI with a blood alcohol content of .14 nearly twice the legal limit of .08. On Sunday, Phelps announced that he would be entering a 6 week confined rehab facility. But that was not enough for the USA Swimming. Apparently Michael has a serious drinking problem since this is his 2nd DUI arrest, the first one occurred 10 yrs ago when he was just 19yrs old. And he obviously didn't learn that time that it is stupid to drink and drive. I think he's gonna have to kill himself or someone else b4 he learns that lesson. Wake up Michael!!! It is not too late now!!! I will be praying that he gets better. I really want to see him compete in the 2016 Olympics!!!

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