The American swimming federation has Michael Phelps suspended for six months.
That made the bond Monday on the Website.
In addition to the suspension of six may the eighteen-time Olympic champion did not participate in the 2015 World Cup swimming in the Russian Kazan months.
The global title tournament will only be held in August, and therefore falls outside the suspension of six months. However, the union does not want Phelps represents the United States in Russia.
Phelps is penalized because he was arrested when he was having too much to drink behind the wheel of his car in Baltimore. Late September In 2004 he made that mistake even once.
During the suspension of the monthly financial contribution Phelps is also retained by the swimming federation.
“” We believe that each member of the American Swimming Federation – especially swimmers at international level – must adhere to our rules of conduct ‘, reads the statement of the union
. “” If the rules are broken, then it is our job to for each specific case to impose. appropriate sanctions Slip Michael was serious enough to take. “” These measures
Sunday Phelps made known to go to concentrate. His personal problems
Phelps was in therapy Earlier this year, his return to the pool after he was stopped after the 2012 Games in London. He is still regarded as the most successful Olympic athlete ever
By:. ANP / NU.nl
Picture: Reuters
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