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Michael Phelps Suspended From Swimming for 6 Months After DUI Arrest

Michael Phelps Suspended From Swimming for 6 Months After DUI Arrest

Michael Phelps has been banned from swimming professionally by USA Swimming after his second DUI arrest last month.

“Membership in USA Swimming, and particularly at the National Team level, includes a clear obligation to adhere to our Code of Conduct. Should an infraction occur, it is our responsibility to take appropriate action based on the individual case. Michael‘s conduct was serious and required significant consequences,” USA Swimming Executive Director Chuck Wielgus said in a statement. “Michael has publicly acknowledged the impact of his decisions, his accountability especially due to his stature in the sport and the steps necessary for self-improvement. We endorse and are here to fully support his personal development actions.”

The disciplinary actions taken against him have been:

  • Six-Month Suspension from Competition. Phelps will be permitted to train with his member club, but shall be ineligible to participate in USA Swimming-sanctioned competitions through April 6, 2015.
  • Withdrawal from the 2015 World Championship Team. Phelps and USA Swimming each agree that Phelps will not represent the United States at the 2015 FINA World Swimming Championships in Kazan, Russia, from August 2-9.
  • Forfeiture of USA Swimming’s Monthly Stipend. The monthly payments from USA Swimming will be halted during the six-month suspension period.
  • Michael recently announced he will be entering rehab.

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