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Michael Phelps visits MTV's "TRL" on October 22, 2008 in New York City.Us Magazine
U.S. swimming officials announced Thursday they were barring Phelps from competing for three months and withdrawing financial support from him for a period of "reprimand," CNN reports.
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"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," USA Swimming announced in a statement.
"Michael has voluntarily accepted this reprimand and has committed to earn back our trust," the statement continued.
Meanwhile, Kellogg Co. announced that the Olympian's behavior is "not consistent with the image of Kellogg," and that it would not renew his contract, which expires at the end of February.
The swimmer appeared on Frosted Flakes and Corn Flakes cereal boxes after winning a record eight gold medals over the summer at the Beijing games.
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A rep for Phelps, 23, did not comment.
Most of the swimmer's sponsors have said they're sticking by Phelps, including Visa, Speedo, luxury Swiss watchmaker Omega and athletic drink PureSports.
On Wednesday, Phelps told the Baltimore Sun that it "definitely wasn't easy" explaining those pot pics to his mom, Debbie -- especially after he'd already gotten in hot water with her when he was arrested in 2004 for DUI at age 19.
He added: "This was stupid, and I know this won't happen again."
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RomeoTo Tony C....let't not compare Obama to Michael P, how did we get from a swimmer to are president?Good grief!report abuseposted April 5, 2009 12:53 PM PDT
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lisajhahahhaha levichicks your so rightreport abuseposted February 9, 2009 8:43 AM PST
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lisajany more pot is like red bull and kellogs sucks anyway you still rock Michaelreport abuseposted February 9, 2009 8:42 AM PST
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dummyreport abuseposted February 8, 2009 4:02 PM PST
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levichicksI think Christian Bale ought to start hanging out with Michael Phelps - that dude (Bale) could use a bong hit or three.report abuseposted February 8, 2009 1:11 PM PST
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Way to man up! It's a shock to me when so many other people deny, deny, deny the accusations that you would admit it. I'm proud of you and what you represent.report abuseposted February 8, 2009 12:21 PM PST
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PeterWhat he did was wrong , {The crime should meet the fine} But I would like to know who took the pic ! HE S A BIGGER FOOL AND A LOSER ! What's worse smoking a little pot or betary someone trust ?report abuseposted February 8, 2009 11:53 AM PST
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boycottt kellogs bunch of pricksreport abuseposted February 8, 2009 11:53 AM PST
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TonyCwhat he did was wrong,but it was a mistake,he will have to pay with his hurt feelings by his mother,i think that is enough,his mom is more important than kellogs,those who live in glass house,s should not though stones, and kellogs should only dismiss him for a short term,then put him back on contract,how come all you bleeding hearts that vote for obama didn,t stick up for him,obama did a lot morereport abuseposted February 8, 2009 11:45 AM PST
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RandyMSpoken like a true degenerate doper, gaymormon!report abuseposted February 8, 2009 11:34 AM PST
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