Michael Phelps admits 'regrettable behaviour'

OLYMPIC swimmer Michael Phelps admitted that he had engaged in "regrettable" behaviour and "demonstrated bad judgment" after a photo was published that appeared to show him smoking cannabis.

A British newspaper, the News of the World, published the photo allegedly showing the multiple Olympic gold medal-winner inhaling from a glass pipe which is generally used to smoke the drug.

"I engaged in behaviour which was regrettable and demonstrated bad judgment," Phelps said in a statement.



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Michael Phelps admits 'regrettable behaviour'

OLYMPIC swimmer Michael Phelps admitted that he had engaged in "regrettable" behaviour and "demonstrated bad judgment" after a photo was published that appeared to show him smoking cannabis.

A British newspaper, the News of the World, published the photo allegedly showing the multiple Olympic gold medal-winner inhaling from a glass pipe which is generally used to smoke the drug.

"I engaged in behaviour which was regrettable and demonstrated bad judgment," Phelps said in a statement.



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"I engaged in behaviour which was regrettable and demonstrated bad judgment," he said in a media statement.

Damned straight, homeboy - and what about the glass weapon of mass destruction he had in his hands? The bong has come a long way from an Orchy bottle and a piece of dad's garden hose. This was the Speedo LZR Racer suit of drug paraphernalia. NASA would have been envious.



While the swimming world is aghast at the sight of Phelps bonging on, it could do well to kick back and chill out. Yes, it sends a bad message to the kiddies. Of course, marijuana is illegal. And it's a well-established fact that long-term marijuana use can enhance bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia and an overwhelming desire to eat a box of Krispy Kreme doughnuts.

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"I engaged in behaviour which was regrettable and demonstrated bad judgment," he said in a media statement.

Damned straight, homeboy - and what about the glass weapon of mass destruction he had in his hands? The bong has come a long way from an Orchy bottle and a piece of dad's garden hose. This was the Speedo LZR Racer suit of drug paraphernalia. NASA would have been envious.



While the swimming world is aghast at the sight of Phelps bonging on, it could do well to kick back and chill out. Yes, it sends a bad message to the kiddies. Of course, marijuana is illegal. And it's a well-established fact that long-term marijuana use can enhance bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia and an overwhelming desire to eat a box of Krispy Kreme doughnuts.

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"It's more of a moral issue than anything else. But I think people are entitled to a mistake."

While it was initially reported the photographic evidence could threaten Phelps's career as an athlete, the case is unlikely to fall under doping rules.

Phelps has never tested positive for banned substances and marijuana is viewed differently from performance-enhancing drugs.



The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority confirmed cannabis is only a banned drug if an athlete tests positive during competition. www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/s ... 66,00.html

"It's more of a moral issue than anything else. But I think people are entitled to a mistake."

While it was initially reported the photographic evidence could threaten Phelps's career as an athlete, the case is unlikely to fall under doping rules.

Phelps has never tested positive for banned substances and marijuana is viewed differently from performance-enhancing drugs.



The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority confirmed cannabis is only a banned drug if an athlete tests positive during competition. www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/s ... 66,00.html