Michael Phelps is a children's book author : "How to Train with a T. Rex and Win 8 Gold Medals"

Swimming Champ Michael Phelps can now add another achievement under his record breaking career, a children's book author.

Already available in stores, "How to Train with a T. Rex and Win 8 Gold Medals" is about his Olympic training regimen (in terms relatable to kids) and his experience at the Summer Olympics.

Phelps said, "It's a fun way for kids to learn and for me to get a lot of different messages out there."

Published by Simon & Schuster, it also features his bulldog Herman and his coach Bob Bowman.

Because it is a children's book, smoking pot is not included in his training regimen.

[photo courtesy of Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images]

No more charges for Michael Phelps' bong pic

Michael Phelps' celebrity status as a sports icon helps him escaped for more drug charges. Many are now saying the world is not really fair.

According to County Sheriff Leon Lott via TMZ that they will not charge Michael Phelps over a photo of him using a cannabis bong pipe.

Lott said, "Michael Phelps is truly an American hero ... but even with his star status, he is still obligated to obey the laws of our state."

Meanwhile, Michael Phelps released this statement about this development:

"I'm glad this matter is put to rest. But there are also some important lessons that I've learned. For me, it's all about recognizing that I used bad judgment and it's a mistake I won't make again. For young people especially -- be careful about the decisions you make. One bad decision can really hurt you and the people you care about. I really appreciate the support my family and fans have shown me and now I will move forward and dive back into the pool, having put this whole thing behind me."

Can the authorities give the same privileges to a ordinary junkie? But still I'm rooting for you in the next Olympics.

Michael Phelps suspended 3 months and Kellogg decided not to extend his contract endorsement

Swimming Champ Michael Phelps knows that a sanction will be given to him for the controversial cannabis photo scandal.

Phelps has been suspended from competition and denied financial support for three months by USA Swimming organization.

USA Swimming rep. said in a statement, "This is not a situation where any anti-doping rule was violated, but we decided to send a strong message to Michael because he disappointed so many people, particularly the hundreds of thousands of USA Swimming member kids who look up to him as a role model and a hero," the federation says in a statement. "Michael has voluntarily accepted this reprimand and has committed to earn back our trust."

His apology statement failed to save one of his endorsement contract.Kellogg company also shows dismay on the said pot controversy and decided not to extend Phelp's contract which will expires at the end of February.

Kellogg's said in a statement, "We originally built the relationship with Michael, as well as the other Olympic athletes, to support our association with the U.S. Olympic team. Michael's most recent behavior is not consistent with the image of Kellogg. His contract expires at the end of February and we have made a decision not to extend his contract."

A single photo caused him a endorsement contract. Surely his agent is now scratching his head.

Michael Phelps releases a statement of apology for the weeds scandal

Behaving like a rock star after winning 8 gold in the Beijing Olympics, Michael Phelps is in a compromising situation after he was caught using cannabis bong pipe.

With this controversial incident, swimming champ Michael Phelps released a statement that he described as "regrettable" behavior and "bad judgment", he apologize for his actions.

He said, "I engaged in behavior which was regrettable and demonstrated bad judgment. I'm 23 years old and despite the successes I've had in the pool, I acted in a youthful and inappropriate way, not in a manner people have come to expect from me. For this, I am sorry. I promise my fans and the public it will not happen again."

Too much attention and popularity really affects the behavior or a person.

Michael Phelps caught using cannabis bong pipe

Many fans are now asking especially the product owners that he endorses, What have you done?

Like many successful athletes who gain the attention of the world and failed to surpass the temptation of his popularity, 8 time gold medalist Michael Phelps is caught on a scandal that will end his career and ambition on the upcoming 2012 London Olympics.

Michael Phelps has career-ending photo that shows him using cannabis bong pipe that was taken at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, where Phelps was secretly seeing a female girlfriend. (News Of The World got this exclusive photo)

According to News Of The World, Phelps's popularity got him all the actions (parties, women and many more..)

One of NOTW source says, “He arrived with a group of girls hanging all over him. Jaws hit the floor when he walked in. You don’t get many celebrities in Columbia, so when Phelps comes to your party it’s a very big deal.

“You could tell Michael had smoked before. He grabbed the bong and a lighter and knew exactly what to do.

“He looked just as natural with a bong in his hands as he does swimming in the pool. He was the gold medal winner of bong hits. Michael ended up getting a little paranoid, though, because before too long he looked like he was nervous and ran out of the place.”

NOTW reveals that one of Phelps' rep. is offering money and incentives to trash out and not to publish this story. They want also to destroy Phelps’ bong picture.

A possible four-year ban will be slap to Phelps that will cut his future participation in the 2012 Olympics. Another big blow is that a professional athlete who earn millions by his endorsement will affected with this scandal, it will be the question of credibility.

Michael Phelps is Sports Illustrated's “Sportsman of the Year" of 2008

Definitely he is the rightful to the throne as the “Sportsman of the Year” by Sports Illustrated. Swimming champ Michael Phelps broke Olympic history records and gave inspiration to many people.

In the SI article, he answered about her dating activities like the Vegas cocktail waitress, he said, "I'm single. That's the million-dollar question everyone seems to want answered."

Phelps as an inspiration, "By championing the cause of water safety Phelps could save many lives, and the trajectory of others will be changed merely by his inspirational example. In 2012, when we are deep into another presidential election and facing challenges that have yet to reveal themselves, Phelps will once again unite a nation. He does not swim alone. He swims for all of us."

For the full article visit, SI.

Michael Phelps stay cool about love life.

Michael Phelps is not just the best Olympian of all-time but he is also one of the hottest item/bachelor in the market.

Phelps doesn't confirmed nor denied about his current relationship status. The fellow is enjoying his blessed fame.

Michael say, "I never said I have a girlfriend, and I never said I don't have a girlfriend,"

"My public and private life are separate. I keep my private life to myself."

The gold medalist is being linked to ormer Miss California USA runner up, Nicole Johnson.

Michael Phelps in NBC Today Show

Greatest Olympian Michael Phelps was interviewed by Matt Lauer on the NBC Today Show set after after winning eight gold medals at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.

The icon talks about the suspenseful 100m butterfly race where he won by 0.01 seconds, the perfection on the pool, his feeling winning the eight gold medals and many more..

Michael Phelps told Matt Lauer that he is exhausted mentally and physically. Phelps said, “I feel like I haven’t stopped moving for 10 days straight — but it’s been fun, this is an experience I’ve always dreamed of.”

Michael Phelps with his eight golds in Sports Illustrated

With his spectacular achievement, he was proclaimed the Greatest Olympian of All-time. Michael Phelps is now gracing the cover of Sports Illustrated, adorned with his eight gold medals.

Phelps posed for Sports Illustrated photographer Simon Bruty, replicating the famous shot of Mark Spitz after he won seven golds in the 1972 Olympics in Munich 36 years ago.

“What is the value of eight golds in Beijing before a prime-time audience in the U.S?” his agent Peter Carlisle asked. “I’d say $100 million over the course of his lifetime.”

The Aug. 25, 2008 edition of Sports Illustrated issue hits newsstands on Wednesday.

Michael Phelps won his Eight Gold Medal, Best Olympian

Michael Phelps swam a historical, magnificent and tremendous feat. With the help of his teammates (Aaron Peirsol, Brendan Hansen, Jason Lezak), Michael Phelps won his record eighth gold medal in the Men's 4 x 100m Medley Relay final with a time of 3:29.34.

Peirsol gave them a great start with a 53.16sec split. Hansen increased the lead on the world record split taking it 0.88 seconds under at the race's halfway mark. Brenton Rickard swam his breaststroke leg in 58.56, faster than Hansen, to bring the Australians into second place.

Michael Phelps EIGHT GOLD MEDALS surpass Mark Spitz record performance in the 1972 Munich Games and now he is being dubbed as the Best Olympian in History.

Michael Phelps won Gold on the 400-Meter Individual Medley, 4×100- Meter Free Relay, 200-Meter Freestyle, 200-Meter- Butterfly, 4×200-Meter Free Relay, 200-Meter Individual Medley, 100-Meter Butterfly and now 4x100m Medley Relay.

It is an an iconic performance. TWO THUMBS UP!!!!


[Photo courtesy of Official Website]

Michael Phelps won his Seventh Gold Medal by 0.01 seconds

It's absolutely sensation, a photo finish. Michael Phelps done it again, the Aquaman swam into history with a magnificent finish. Just a 0.01 seconds deciding factor that Michael beat Serbia's Milorad Cavic and captures his seventh Gold in in the 100-meter butterfly. Michael finish at 50.58 seconds while Milorad Cavic with 50.59 seconds.

Michael's 7th gold medal has tied Mark Spitz record performance in the 1972 Munich Games.

The Serbian delegation filed a protest, but conceded that Phelps won after reviewing the tape provided by FINA, swimming's governing body. USA Swimming spokeswoman Jamie Olson said the tape was slowed to one frame every 10-thousandth of a second to make sure Phelps actually touched first.

FINA referee Ben Ekumbo of Kenya said there was no doubt who won after a review of the super-slow replay.

"It was very clear that the Serbian swimmer touched second after Michael Phelps," he said. "One was stroking and one was gliding."

Michael Phelps won Gold on the 400-Meter Individual Medley, 4×100- Meter Free Relay, 200-Meter Freestyle, 200-Meter- Butterfly, 4×200-Meter Free Relay, 200-Meter Individual Medley and 100-Meter Butterfly.

Phelps will return on Sunday to swim in his final event of these games, taking the butterfly leg of the 400 medley relay

photo courtesy of the Official Beijing Website