Golden Olympian Michael Phelps has apologizes to his Chinese fans for the photos showing him smoking pot.
The swimmer, who won eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, has released an Internet video seeking forgiveness from the Asian country.
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Amid his masterful performances at the Water Cube, Michael Phelps's days are a blur of massage and ice baths, sleeping and eating - lots of eating.
Amid his masterful performances at the Water Cube, Michael Phelps's days are a blur of massage and ice baths, sleeping and eating - lots of eating.
His apology helped save his relationship with Mazda Motor Corp, for the company agreed to continue sponsoring him.
Phelps signed a seven-figure contract to represent the carmaker in China, which was the biggest deal for a Western celebrity in the nation, Bloomberg reports.
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Olympic golden boy Michael Phelps' endorsement career is likely to take a downturn following photos showing him smoking marijuana out of a bong at a party, say market experts.
Olympic golden boy Michael Phelps' endorsement career is likely to take a downturn following photos showing him smoking marijuana out of a bong at a party, say market experts.
"Be positive in life, and do the right things. I've had so many great experiences in China over the past few years, and have enjoyed learning about your culture and your history," he added.
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Ace swimmer Michael Phelps has drawn some flak from health experts about his deal to appear on boxes of the Kellogg's brand sugar cereal, which has raised worries about what message
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Olympian Swimmer Michael Phelps Confesses To Smoking Bong, Career In Danger
The man hailed as the world’s greatest swimmer, the 23-year-old Michael Phelps has confessed to smoking bong. His career is in danger now.
The man hailed as the world’s greatest swimmer, the 23-year-old Michael Phelps has confessed to smoking bong. His career is in danger now.
