ABC News is reporting that USA Swimming has suspended Michael Phelps six months after his recent DUI arrest. Phelps will miss the FINA World Championships.
#BREAKINGNEWS – @MichaelPhelps suspended by USA Swimming for 6 mos, banned from FINA world championship team. More at http://t.co/s5aOMS9ptn
— ABC7News (@ABC7News) October 6, 2014
In announcing the decision Monday, USA Swimming also said Phelps will be withdrawn from the 2015 FINA World Championships Team and that he will forfeit his funding from the national governing board for six months.
“Membership in USA Swimming, and particularly at the National Team level, includes a clear obligation to adhere to our Code of Conduct,” USA Swimming executive director Chuck Wielgus said in a statement. “Should an infraction occur, it is our responsibility to take appropriate action based on the individual case. Michael’s conduct was serious and required significant consequences.”