Takeaway #1
Michael Phelps will be suspended for 3 months due to the photo of him smoking marijuana that appeared in the British tabloid, News of the World, on Sunday. Phelps has not challenged the authenticity of the photo and has apologized for his actions.Takeaway #2
Phelps was the winner of 8 gold medals in the 2008 summer olympics in Bejing.Takeaway #3
One of Phelps' sponsors the Kellogg company will not renew their contract with Phelps due to the issue.
Takeaway #4
The penalty prevented Phelps from swimming at a Grand Prix meet in Austin TX, but is still training in his hometown of Baltimore. The soonest he can start racing is in May at a meet in Charlotte NC. After that there is another Grand Prix in Santa Clara CA, then in July the US team for Rome will be chosen at the national championship.Takeaway #5
Other swimmers have come to Phelps' defense including Dana Torres and Amanda Beard.
