In the wake of a Chinese doping scandal, Michael Phelps doubled down on his support for tougher sanctions — including a lifetime ban for anyone who tests positive. He called it “one and done.
Former Olympic champion Michael Phelps , from the United States, waves to fans ahead of the evening swimming session at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Nanterre, France. Former Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps , from the United States, reacts as he is interviewed on the pool deck ahead of the evening session at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Nanterre, France.
Phelps said he actually subjected himself to extra testing in the leadup to the 2008 Beijing Olympics —where he broke Mark Spitz’s iconic record with eight gold medals — to alleviate any doubts he was racing clean. “I don’t think I ever competed in an even playing field or a clean field,” he said. “I have some speculations of some athletes that I competed against that I thought they were . But that’s out of my control.”
“What has to happen is everybody has to come together and figure out one way to test everybody all over the world. Period,” Phelps said. “And if you test positive, you should never be allowed to come back and compete again.”
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