Michael Phelps Uses Facebook To Apologize For Pot Smoking

Monday, February 2nd, 2009 at 11:54

Says it was bad judgment

Olympic gold medalists Michael Phelps is using Facebook to apologize for a photo showing the swimmer smoking marijuana in a school party.

“I engaged in behavior that is deplorable and shows bad decision. I’m 23-years old, and despite the successes I’ve had in the pool, I have acted in an inappropriate manner and youth, not in a way that people who have come to expect from me. To do this, sorry. I promise my fans and the public – it does not happen again, “Phelps wrote in a Facebook post.

Reaction from fans on Facebook has been mixed. “With everything that’s happening in the world, still can not believe the company fans along shit like this. You’re a stand-up type and a tremendous athlete. I will not blame you for being human. You ‘ll always have my support, “Whitney wrote.

Phelps Uses Facebook To Apologize For Pot Smoking While other fans have been more critical of Phelps. “Michael, who has embarrassed me as an American who was so proud to show all my friends in Europe, which a man was incredible. I must now put in the same category as George Bush,” wrote Joseph.

Still the majority of fans seem willing to forgive Phelps. “Mistakes happen. Remember that we are all human and sometimes do not make the best decisions. What we learn from experiences like these, can lead to tremendous growth at all levels,” wrote Jazmín.