It had been such a great 2008 for Michael Phelps, and then, 2009 got off to a rough start when that photo of him smoking the hippie lettuce regrettably surfaced in News of the World on Sunday.
What’s an eight-time Olympic champion to do when they get caught red-handed hitting the bong? Issue an apology, of course, which, luckily the International Olympic Committee accepted today.
“Michael Phelps is a great Olympic champion,” the IOC said in a statement on Monday. “He apologized for his inappropriate behavior. We have no reason to doubt his sincerity and his commitment to continue to act as a role model.”
On Sunday, the U.S. Olympic committee expressed their disappointment in Michael. “We are disappointed in the behavior recently exhibited by Michael Phelps. 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. Michael has acknowledged that he made a mistake and apologized for his actions. We are confident that, going forward, Michael will consistently set the type of example we all expect from a great Olympic champion.”
This was not Michael’s first time getting in trouble with the law. In 2004, he pleaded guilty to a drunk driving charge.
As if he wasn’t getting enough ass already, now the honeys will surely be all up on him. Such a bad boy! [Source: KSL.com ; Photo: Getty Images]
