Will Michael Phelps Hang Up His Swim Trunks?
There’s a new controversy going on in the competitive swimming world — and it has nothing to do with bong hits.
Michael Phelps lost his first swimming race since 2005 Tuesday to Paul Biedermann of Germany. It’s not that Michael’s a sore loser, but the German swimmer was wearing a 100 percent polyurethane Arena suit, which is set to be banned from the sport next year.
Michael’s coach says that, until the ban goes into effect, he may not put Michael into anymore races.
“Probably expect Michael not to swim until they are implemented,” Bob Bowman said. “I’m done with this. It has to be implemented immediately. The sport is in shambles right now and they better do something or they’re going to lose their guy who fills these seats.
“That would be my recommendation to him, to not swim internationally — he might swim locally. But who knows. The mess needs to be stopped right now. This can’t go on any further.”
Apparently these bodysuits give the swimmer a pretty significant advantage — and Michael’s peeps are saying it’s just not fair.
“It took Michael from 2003 to 2008 to go from 1:46 to 1:42.9 and this guy’s done it in 11 months. That’s an amazing training program. I would love to know how that works.”
And Michael says his coach has the last word.
“Bob chooses where I swim,” the Olympic marvel said. ”He chooses the meets I’m going to swim in. He chooses what’s right for me and what’s right for my training.”
Yeah, dudes, I don’t want Paul whoever from Germany on my box of Cornflakes.
