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“If anyone knows public scrutiny, it’s me,” Beard said in a text message. “When I posed for Playboy, so many officials looked down on me. Michael knows he isn’t a bad person. He made a mistake. People need to get over it. I want to cheer him on in London.”
As reports by Post Chronicle:USA Swimming released the following statement:
USA Swimming has reprimanded Michael Phelps under its Code of Conduct by withdrawing financial support and the eligibility to compete for a period of three months effective today, Feb. 5, 2009.
This is not a situation where any anti-doping rule was violated, but we decided to send a strong message to Michael because he disappointed so many people, particularly the hundreds of thousands of USA Swimming member kids who look up to him as a role model and a hero. Phelps has voluntarily accepted this reprimand and “has committed to earn back our trust.”
Seriously, damage is done, Phelps’ regretful and give the guy a break! We all make mistakes, yes, he was plain stupid knowing what he represents but aren’t we all humans? He’s only 23! I seriously hope he doesn’t forfeit the 2012 Olympics!
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