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February 2, 2009

Phelps says bong photo authentic

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 2, 2009 · Comments (3)

Olympic great Michael Phelps has acknowledged "regrettable" behavior and "bad judgment" after a photo in a British newspaper showed him smoking marijuana. In a statement released to The Associated Press, the swimmer who won a record eight gold medals at the Beijing Games conceded the authenticity of the exclusive... [Full Story]

September 2, 2008

Phelps uses $1 million Speedo bonus to create charitable foundation

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 2, 2008 · Comments (1)

Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian in history, will use the $1 million bonus he earned from Speedo for tying Mark Spitz's record of seven gold medals to start his own foundation. Appearing on TODAY, Phelps announced that the Michael Phelps Foundation will distribute his prize money to various... [Full Story]

August 22, 2008

Michael Phelps: Sick of him yet?

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 22, 2008 · Comments (1)

Olympic superstar Michael Phelps will write a book telling the story behind his historic eight gold medal swims just in time for the holiday season, Free Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, announced Friday. In "Built to Succeed," Phelps will also cover his philosophy on training and competition,... [Full Story]

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