Writing Assignment 1 Post 1

Phelps PHiasco

Since the controversial picture was taken of Michael Phelps smoking the marijuana pipe, Phelps is contemplating swimming in the 2012 Olympics.
Although he is unsure of his next steps in his swimming career, he still has goals he wants to achieve in the swimming world and have been discussed with his family and coach.
Coach Bowman said that he doesn't see Phelps withdrawing from the London Olympics in 2012.
Over the weekend, Phelps spent much needed time with his two sisters and mother discussing his second public offense.
Sheriff Leon Lott of Richland County, S.C., said that if he could prove Phelps had smoked marijuana in his district, he will be pressing charges on the 23-year-old.
After returning to the pool, Phelps said it brought a certain normalcy back to his crack life.
Phelps said that this has opened his eyes to the simple fact that he is always being watched, photographed and talked about every time he enters a room.



http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/olympics/bal-te.sp.phelps05feb05,0,3171313.story