Michael Phelps Arrested for DUI, Read Olympic Gold Medalist Apology Statement Here

 

Michael Phelps Arrested for DUI, Read Olympic Gold Medalist Apology Statement Here

Decorated Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps was arrested early Tuesday morning (Sept 30) in his home state of Maryland for a DUI. 

He was reportedly stopped for going 80 mph in a 45 mph zone. He was asked to complete a sobriety test and failed with his BAC (blood alcohol content) being twice the legal limit. 

The 29-year-old took to his Twitter account to apologize to his fans and share his remorse for what happened.  

"Earlier this morning, I was arrested and charged with DUI, excessive speeding and crossing double lane lines." the 29-year-old Olympian wrote. "I understand the severity of my actions and take full responsibility."

Phelps was arrested 10 years ago for DUI as well and served 18 months probation.

"I know these words may not mean much right now but I am deeply sorry to everyone I have let down." Michael added. 

Phelps un-retired from swimming and is currently training up for the 2016 Summer Olympics in London. He is the most decorated Olympian of all time with a total of 22 medals in swimming events over the last several years. 

He also holds the all-time records for Olympic gold medals (18, double the second highest record holders), Olympic gold medals in individual events (11), and Olympic medals in individual events for a male (13). In winning eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Games, Phelps took the record for the most first-place finishes at any single Olympic Games. Five of those victories were in individual events, tying the single Games record. In the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Phelps won four golds and two silver medals, making him the most successful athlete of the Games for the third Olympics in a row.

 

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