A picture (View photo here) of Michael Phelps inhaling from a bong wound up in the British tabloid News of the World, on Sunday forcing the Olympian to publicly apologize. Phelps and his advisers did not dispute the authenticity of the picture. The images of Phelps with a marijuana pipe left an embarrassing mark on his brand name and forced his handlers to deal quickly with sponsors who are likely very unhappy about the swimmer's choices away from the pool.
While the newspaper did not directly state that Phelps was smoking pot, it did say the water pipe is generally used for that purpose. Additionally, the tabloid's report included an anonymous quote from the party that claimed the Olympic champion was "out of control from the moment he got there."
"I engaged in behavior which was regrettable and demonstrated bad judgment," Phelps said in the statement. "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, according to various news souces, Phelps attended one of the school's football games and received a big ovation when introduced to the crowd.
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