eSports Log

Yes, it is unfortunately true that are you seeing in the picture. 14-times Olympic gold medal and record 8(eight) gold medals winner in Beijing Olympic game, Michael Phelps last summer smoking marijuana out of a bong.

The British tabloid News of the World published a photo and story Saturday viewing Michael Phelps smoking from a marijuana pipe. The picture was taken in November at a party in the University of South Carolina, the newspaper said. This picture is shocking which could really destroy the career of the greatest competitor in Olympic history.

The U.S. Olympic Committee said it was disappointed in the manners in recent times show by Michael Phelps, who was elected the group’s sportsman of the year. He also was pleased as AP guy sportsperson of the year. And his achievement in Beijing Olympic broke Mark Spitz’s 36-year-old record, which was the record of gaining most gold medals in an Olympic, was chosen as the best story of 2008. The USOC said in a statement.

“Michael is a role model, and he is well aware of the responsibilities and accountability that come with setting a positive example for others, particularly young people. In this instance, regrettably, he failed to fulfill those responsibilities.”

USA Swimming said,

Olympic champions are looked up to by people of all ages, especially young athletes who have their own aspirations and dreams.

Phelps makes an apology to fans and said the incident would not be repeated. In a statement sent to the Associated Press news agency, the swimmer acknowledged the photo was real. Phelps said in the statement released by one of his agents.

I engaged in behavior which was regrettable and demonstrated bad judgment. I’m 23 years old and despite the successes I’ve had in the pool, I acted in a youthful and inappropriate way, not in a manner people have come to expect from me. For this, I am sorry. I promise my fans and the public it will not happen again.