First charged in 2004, Phelps has already let fans and family down. He apologized, but this time it doesn’t seem sincere since he’s repeating exactly what he’s said in the past.
Using his personal Twitter account, Phelps tweeted to the public Tuesday, “I understand the severity of my actions and take full responsibility.”
Alongside driving while intoxicated, Phelps was going 84 mph in a 45-mph zone and crossing over double lane lines. Having 22 Olympic medals does not excuse him from the law. Driving under the influence puts him and everyone around him in danger.
On top of the DUIs, in 2009 a photograph of Phelps with a marijuana pipe leaked, further denting his shiny armor.
U.S. Olympic athletes are held to such a high standard, it seems they can do no wrong. With all the training and preparing they do for the Olympics, there is, pressumably, no time for them to make mistakes like Phelps did.
