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Post by Admin on Dec 19, 2014 13:20:47 GMT
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Post by Nicole Hipp on Dec 19, 2014 13:53:58 GMT
Michael Phelps Suspended Again www.teamusa.org/News/2014/October/06/Michael-Phelps-Receives-Six-Month-Suspension-For-DUITuesday September 30, 2014, the most decorated Olympian of all time, Michael Phelps, was arrested again for his second DUI in ten years. After competing in the FINA World Championships in the summer of 2014, Phelps was high up on the pedestal, but not for long. He was arrested for drinking while under the influence, speeding excessively, and crossing double lines. He is suspended from competing with the USA Swimming Association and from competing in the sport for at least six months. Olympians are held to high standards and after falling from the pedestal yet again, Michael has agreed to go to a six-week treatment center and will not be competing in the 2015 FINA World Championships. |
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Post by Tim Frey on Dec 19, 2014 15:29:22 GMT
sabr.org/bioproj/person/fa5574c8Edward Carl Gaedel was born on June 8, 1925, in Chicago.He grew to a maximum height of 43 inches, 3'7", and weighed approximately 65 pounds for much of his life. In August 1951, as owner of the American League St. Louis Browns, Bill Veeck needed to attract fans for a club that was perennially at the bottom in attendance. He focused on a celebration to honor the 50-year history of the American League, a birthday party of sorts. He chose Gaedel to be a pinch hitter for one at bat as a publicity stunt. When in the batter's box, he crouched, wielding a toy bat and displaying a strike zone described as 1.5 inches in height. He walked on four pitches. Gaedel was paid $15,400 for his act. He died on June 18, 1961, after suffering a heart attack because his alcohol addiction casued heart problems. The attack was caused by the aftermath of a scuffle outside his home.
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Post by Shawn Bessey on Dec 19, 2014 15:31:18 GMT
Michael Phelps www.biography.com/people/michael-phelps-345192On June 30, 1985, Micheal Phelps was born.Phelps began swimming when his two older sisters, Whitney and Hilary, joined a local swim team. He launched his swimming career at the Loyola High School pool. In 1999, Micheal Phelps made the U.S National B Team.At the age of 15, Phelps became the youngest American male swimmer to compete at an Olympic Games and get a World Record.In 2003, Micheal Phelps set five world records at the age of 17.Micheal's first Olympics were the 2000 Summer Games in Sydney. Since then he has been in every Olympic Game. Then, in 2008, he won 8 gold medals and a world record. 4 years later, he became the most decorated olympian with 22 medals. He is now looking forward to the 2016 Olympics in Rio De Janeiero. |
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