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Name: Michael Phelps

Birth Name:

Michael Fred Phelps

Birth Date:

June 30, 1985

Birth Place:

Baltimore, MD

Occupation:

Olympic Swimmer

Relationship Status:

Single

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Michael Phelps Covers DETAILS August 2012

He's all set to embark on his final go-round at the Olympics in London, and Michael Phelps preceded the worldwide competition by taking over the cover of the August 2012 issue of DETAILS magazine.

Photo Credit: Norman Jean Roy for DETAILS

Michael Phelps to Cap Off Olympic Career in London

He’s had a killer run as one of the world’s most successful and celebrated swimmers, and now Michael Phelps is looking forward to bringing his competitive career to a close.

The 16-time Olympic medal winner announced that the 2012 London Games will be his last time swimming in the Olympics.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

Michael Phelps Promotes Health with Subway in NYC

Urging fans to stay fit and healthy, Michael Phelps was on hand at the Sports Center in New York City on Monday afternoon (October 15) for Subway’s run and swim training session.

The Olympic All-Star joined Subway’s spokesman Jared, along with his sister Whitney for the event held at the Chelsea Piers in the Big Apple.

Photo Credit: Wenn.com

Michael Phelps: Uninjured in Car Crash

Continuing his streak of bad luck, Michael Phelps was involved in a three-car crash in Baltimore, Maryland last night (August13), though he wasn’t injured in the ordeal.

According to a report, the Olympic swimmer was driving his Cadillac Escalade when it collided with a Honda Accord around 9pm.

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Photo Credit: SplashNewsOnline.com

Michael Phelps: Suspended from Swimming

As the world continues to react to the Michael Phelps pot smoking scandal, it seems the USA Swimming organization is seeking to send a message to the Olympic Gold Medalist, as well as his admirers.

Yesterday, USA Swimming announced that they were suspending Michael from competition for three months, effective immediately.

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Michael Phelps’s Bong Exchange

It seems the recent controversy caused by Michael Phelps' pot smoking picture has had quite an effect on the people in his community. In fact, Washington DC radio show Elliot in the Morning held a bong exchange outside his house this morning (February 5).

filed under Celebrity Legal, Celebrity Scandals, Star Style

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Michael Phelps Apologizes for Pot Smoking Snafu

He’s America’s golden boy, so when a photo of Olympic Gold Medal swimmer Michael Phelps smoking a marijuana pipe turned up in UK newspaper News Of the World over the weekend, everyone was pretty shocked.

In a statement released by his marketing agency, Phelps said, "I engaged in behavior which was regrettable and demonstrated bad judgment.”

filed under Celebrity Scandals, Features and Interviews, Star Style

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Zac Efron: GQ Cutie

He’s made quite a name for himself, rising from his Disney beginnings to become one of the most sought-after young actors in the industry. And last night Zac Efron was mingling with Hollywood’s studliest at the GQ Men of the Year party.

The “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” hunk arrived at the Chateau Marmont Hotel in Los Angeles looking slick in an all-black ensemble as he posed for the paparazzi before heading inside.

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