Michael Phelps

Michael Fred Phelps II (born June 30, 1985 in Baltimore, Maryland) is an American swimmer and world-record holder (as of 2005).

Outside of swimming

Phelps graduated Towson High School in the Spring of 2003.

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On November 4, 2004, Phelps was arrested in Salisbury, Maryland for driving under the influence after being pulled over for running a stop sign in his 2005 Land Rover with two friends. Phelps, who was 19 at the time (21 is the legal drinking age in the U.S.), was arrested and cited for driving under the influence of alcohol. His specific blood alcohol content was .08. Phelps pled guilty to driving while impaired, avoiding charges of driving under the influence, underage drinking and failure to stop at a stop sign. When pulled over, Phelps reportedly asked the officer, "Do you have any idea who I am?" The officer responded by saying, "Yep, you're Michael Phelps. So what?"

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November 4 - 2004 - Salisbury, Maryland - Driving under the influence - Alcohol - Blood alcohol content - Driving while impaired - Driving under the influence - Underage drinking

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On December 29, 2004, Phelps was sentenced to 18 months of probation. He was also fined $250, required to attend a Mothers Against Drunk Driving meeting, and to give speeches to students at three high schools by June 1, 2005. His easy punishment is notably credited to a top team of lawyers provided by sponsors VISA and his agency, Octagon.

Related Topics:
December 29 - 2004 - Mothers Against Drunk Driving

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As of 2005, Phelps is attending University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Phelps is following his longtime coach, Bob Bowman, who left Phelps' previous swim team to become the head swimming coach of the University of Michigan varsity swim team. Phelps is also serving as a volunteer assistant coach and is taking classes, intending to major in sports marketing or sports management. Phelps cannot swim for the team, however, because his endorsement deal with Speedo has caused him to forfeit his amateur status.

Related Topics:
2005 - University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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On April 11, 2005 Phelps was a guest judge in the Miss USA beauty pageant.

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April 11 - 2005 - Miss USA

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