Pics of Micheal Phelps hitting the bong..

[dinamix]

link to source:

http://www.faniq.com/blog/Michael-Ph...ana-Blog-18641

Apparently Phelps was visiting yet another girlfriend at the school or something. And word was he was a pro with the bong.

Naturally the Weekly World News does it's best to mention how this photo will kill Phelps' endorsement opportunities. Really? He got a DUI when he was 19, which is about 300 times worse than smoking weed, and that hasn't exactly hurt him.

Plus, he's 23, has 14-gold-medals, and he's an international celebrity. We should be glad the worst picture of Phelps out there is him hitting a bong, rather than him doing lines off of a hooker's back. Cut the man some slack.

[tonyvu]

lol he blazes too??? funny shit

[!SG]

now the rest of the swimming world has a chance at winning.

what i find funny is, yes its illegal, but no its not enhancing any athlete's performance.

[Gh0stRider]

lol..heard about this on the radio.

he gave a apology statement that he would never do it again.

[dinamix]

Originally Posted by !SG

now the rest of the swimming world has a chance at winning.

what i find funny is, yes its illegal, but no its not enhancing any athlete's performance.

depends how you look at it..I'm so much better in sports when I;m high..

[_Hotsauce_]

OH GOD NO, NOT WEED.

[Stevie P]

hmmm so he is human

[m4k4v4li]

Originally Posted by dinamix

depends how you look at it..I'm so much better in sports when I;m high..

or so u think

[B-DiZzLe]

Originally Posted by dinamix

depends how you look at it..I'm so much better in sports when I;m high..

right....

[akalic]

Never seen a dolphin get high before..

[Soundy]

Olympic swim star Michael Phelps acknowledges photo using pot pipe
February, 1, 2009 - 06:08 pm Newberry, Paul - (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Olympic great Michael Phelps acknowledged "regrettable" behaviour and "bad judgment" after a photo in a British newspaper Sunday showed him inhaling from a marijuana pipe.

In a statement to The Associated Press, the swimmer who won a record eight gold medals at the Beijing Games did not dispute the authenticity of the exclusive picture published Sunday by the tabloid News of the World.

"I engaged in behaviour which was regrettable and demonstrated bad judgment," Phelps said in the statement released by one of his agents. "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."

News of the World said the picture was taken during a November house party while Phelps was visiting the University of South Carolina. During that trip, he attended one of the school's football games and received a big ovation when introduced to the crowd.

While the newspaper did not specifically allege that Phelps was smoking pot, it did say the pipe is generally used for that purpose and anonymously quoted a partygoer who said the Olympic champion was "out of control from the moment he got there."

The party occurred nearly three months after the Olympics while Phelps was taking a long break from training, and his actions should have no impact on the eight golds he won at Beijing. He has never tested positive for banned substances. The case is unlikely to fall under any doping rules.

Phelps' main sanctions most likely will be financial - perhaps doled out by embarrassed sponsors who might be reconsidering their dealings with the swimmer.

Phelps was in Tampa, Fla., during Super Bowl week to make promotional appearances on behalf of a sponsor. But he left the city before Sunday's game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardinals, abandoning his original plan to be at Raymond James Stadium.

The U.S. Olympic Committee said it was "disappointed in the behaviour recently exhibited by Michael Phelps," who was selected the group's sportsman of the year. He also was honoured as AP male athlete of the year, and his feat in Beijing - breaking Mark Spitz's 36-year-old record for most gold medals in an Olympics - was chosen as the top story of 2008.

"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," the USOC said in a statement. "In this instance, regrettably, he failed to fulfil those responsibilities."

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

"That said," the governing body added, "we realize that none among us is perfect. We hope that Michael can learn from this incident and move forward in a positive way."

Phelps was part of a group of elite athletes who agreed to take part in a pilot testing program designed to increase the accuracy of doping tests. His spot in the program could be at risk, said Travis Tygart, head of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.

"For one of the Olympics' biggest heroes it's disappointing, and we'll evaluate whether he remains in that program," Tygart said. "But some good education comes from this because he's going to suffer some penalties."

Marijuana is viewed differently from performance-enhancing drugs, according to David Howman, executive director of the World Anti-Doping Agency. An athlete is subject to WADA sanctions only for a positive test that occurs during competition periods.

"We don't have any jurisdiction," Howman said. "It's not banned out of competition. It's only if you test positive in competition."

During the 1998 Nagano Olympics, Canadian snowboarder Ross Rebagliati was stripped of his gold medal in the giant slalom after testing positive for marijuana,. The victory was reinstated because the sport's governing body did not have a rule banning the substance. Later that year, Olympic swimmer Gary Hall Jr. drew a three-month suspension after testing positive for pot.

"It's one of those substances that every year there's debate over it," said Howman.

Phelps returned to the pool a couple of weeks ago to begin preparations for this summer's world championships in Rome. He plans to take part in his first post-Olympics meet in early March, a Grand Prix event in Austin, Texas.

This isn't the first embarrassing episode for Phelps after an Olympic triumph. In 2004, a few months removed from winning six gold and two bronze medals in Athens, the swimmer was arrested on a drunken driving charge at age 19. He pleaded guilty and apologized for the mistake.

In his book "No Limits: The Will to Succeed," Phelps recounted how his first phone call was to his agent, and not his mother or coach Bob Bowman, because he knew they would yell at him.

Later, he called Bowman, who was supportive but told him, "Michael, just because you want to blow off some steam doesn't mean you can be an idiot."

Debbie Phelps, his mother, cried at the news.

"That hurt worse, maybe, than anything," Phelps wrote. "I had never seen my mother that upset."

Bowman did not immediately respond to phone and e-mail messages Sunday.

Olympic teammate Dara Torres said Phelps has become such a prominent figure that everything he does is news.

However, she said: "This in no way, shape or form diminishes anything he's done."

"It's sort of a double-edged sword," Torres told the AP on Sunday. "When you're recognizable, you're looked up to as a role model. He is recognizable and everything you do gets looked at and picked apart. I guess that's the price of winning 14 Olympic medals."

Jason Lezak, whose remarkable anchor leg of the 400-metre freestyle relay helped Phelps stay on course to break Spitz's record, said he was "saddened" to hear of the report.

"While I don't condone his conduct, I am a teammate and fan," Lezak said in a text message to the AP. "Unlike many fair-weather people, I am sticking by him. If my wife and I can help him in any way, we will. I believe he will grow from this and be better person, role model and teammate."

Last year, News of the World posted video on its website showing Max Mosley, the president of motor racing's governing body, engaging in sex acts with five prostitutes. Mosley admitted to being a part of the scenario but sued for breach of privacy and was awarded US$120,000. Another news break involved Prince Harry in 2002, smoking marijuana and drinking before the legal age of 18.

Howman, the WADA official, said U.S. officials and swimming's world organization, could punish Phelps - perhaps under code of conduct rules - if there is "sufficient evidence to indicate possession, supply or distribution."

"We have to be strong on these things," Howman said. "We certainly are relying on those who are responsible to look into this."

The USOC noted that Phelps acknowledged his mistake and apologized.

"We are confident that, going forward, Michael will consistently set the type of example we all expect from a great Olympic champion," the group said.

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AP Sports Writers Beth Harris in Los Angeles, Eddie Pells in Denver, and Chris Lehourites and Steve Wilson in London contributed to this report.

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[InvisibleSoul]

Kind of sad... just because he's a phenomenal swimmer doesn't mean he should be an absolute choir boy for the rest of his life.

[Eastwood]

Have you guys seen what he eats in the morning.

— three fried egg sandwiches with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, fried onions, and mayo
— one five-egg omelets
— a bowl of grits
— three slices of French toast with powdered sugar
— three chocolate chip pancakes
— two cups of coffee

BTW he must be able to take incredible bong hits with his huge lungs.

[HappyDorky]

^^ shittttt, and he still keeps in shape.
iimpressive.

[!SG]

he trains man, he burns calories faster in his sleep than i probably do when working out!

[FiveDime]

Im an avid pot smoker as some of you may know but when your a role model and someone that people look up to, such as michael phelps, you should not be smoking pot. You now have a responsibility to uphold a pure choice of life.

In the picture though, their was no smoke in the chamber...s o he could have played it coy.

[Nvasion]

im better at hockey when im high lol

[hal0g0dv2]

maybe its a setup

[StaxBundlez]

hahahha he's my hero

[willystyle]

Originally Posted by HappyDorky

^^ shittttt, and he still keeps in shape.
iimpressive.

He burns 4000 calories per day when's training.. that's more than 1lb per day..
he needs to eat 6000+ calories per day just to keep himself alive..

[JHuJHu]

he eats 12k calories doesn't he.....

[Meowjin]

who the fuck cares?

[Gary Oak]

Originally Posted by MajinHurricane

who the fuck cares?

[jimzilla]

Originally Posted by Puffs

he eats 12k calories doesn't he.....

thats alot of mcdonalds

[3xta]

Originally Posted by MajinHurricane

who the fuck cares?

c-c-c-c-c-ombo breaker