Since the now infamous photograph of Michael Phelps smoking out of a bong hit the internet the back lash from his sponsors and USA swimming has begun!
USA swimming has suspended Phelps from competition for 3 months. They are sending the message the drugs are not appropriate for anyone, especially athletes. Kellogg brand has also decided to drop its sponsorship of Phelps because of the photo. Kellogg issued this statement...
"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."
Phelps did apologize for his actions, but do you think that this was enough? Do you think that it was right for Kellogg to drop him and for him to be suspended? The golden boy doesn't seem that golden anymore! We will be waiting to see if other sponsors drop the super star athlete.
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