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  • Nicole Johnson, Miss California 2010, Engaged to Michael Phelps

    Nicole Johnson, Miss California 2010, recently became engaged to Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps. The two have dated on and off for a few years.

    Michael Phelps shared the exciting news with his followers–both on Twitter and Instagram.

    He shared a photo with his now-fiancee Nicole Johnson, rolling in the snow. It was taken by one of his teammates, Allison Schmitt.

    Michael Phelps captioned the shot, “She said [email protected]. (Photo credit to @arschmitty).”

    A photo posted by Michael Phelps (@m_phelps00) on

    Nicole Johnson shared their excitement, too, via Twitter.

    Michael Phelps is almost finished with a six-month suspension from USA Swimming, for his second arrest for drunken driving. That suspension officially ends on March 6th, and he is expected to return to competition in Arizona some time in April.

    Olympian Allison Schmitt shared her own picture of Michael Phelps and Nicole Johnson’s engagement. This photo shows off the gorgeous engagement ring Phelps gave his bride-to-be.

    “CAN NOT BE MORE EXCITED FOR THE SOON TO BE MR & MRS PHELPS #beautifullove #itsreal #truelove #congrats @m_phelps00 @nicole.m.johnson,” she captioned the shot.

    A photo posted by Allison Schmitt (@arschmitty) on

    There are no doubt lots of women disappointed today by learning that Michael Phelps is engaged. And there are probably just as many men who are crushed to learn that the former Miss California, Nicole Johnson, is off the market as well.

    No wedding date has yet been announced for the happily engaged couple. It will likely be set to work around swimming competitions.

  • Michael Phelps Arrested On DUI Charge

    Michael Phelps Arrested On DUI Charge

    Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps was arrested early Tuesday morning on a DUI charge in Maryland.

    According to the Maryland Transportation Authority, Phelps, who is known as the ‘Baltimore Bullet’ and is the most decorated Olympian of all time, was arrested at approximately 1:40 a.m. and was charged with driving under the influence, excessive speed, and crossing double lane lines after failing a field sobriety test.

    “He was unable to perform satisfactorily a series of standard field sobriety tests,” a statement issued on Tuesday afternoon from USA Swimming read. “Mr. Phelps was cooperative throughout the process.”

    This is not the first time that the legendary swimmer has been arrested for drinking and driving. The first altercation occurred in 2004 after he competed in the Athens Olympics. He was also suspended for three months in 2009 after he was photographed with a marijuana pipe after the Beijing Games.

    “The news regarding Michael Phelps and his actions are disappointing and unquestionably serious. We expect our athletes to conduct themselves responsibly in and out of the pool,” the statement read.

    Phelps took to Twitter to publically apologize to his friends for his actions. “Earlier this morning, I was arrested and charged with DUI, excessive speeding and crossing double lane lines,” he tweeted. “I understand the severity of my actions and take full responsibility. I know these words may not mean much right now but I am deeply sorry to everyone I have let down.”

  • Grant Hackett: Australian Olympic Swimmer Seeks Rehab Treatment

    An urgent family intervention Tuesday on the Gold Coast prompted Australian Olympic swimmer Grant Hackett to seek help for a drug addiction.

    Now, Hackett is on his way to the United States to admit himself into a rehab facility.

    The 33-year-old gold-winning Olympian is reportedly addicted to the sleeping drug Stilnox, surprisingly the same drug fellow swimmer Michael Phelps once admitted to using.

    In 2012, the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) banned the medication during the Summer Games in London. Their decision was in response to Hackett’s admittance to using “such medications while he was competing at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.” AOC said that it wanted to avoid any manipulative performances offered by its athletes.

    Hackett was reportedly on Stilnox in 2011 and 2012 for a shoulder injury-something he said at one point scared him because he considered the drug to be “evil.”

    Mail Online reported:

    Stilnox, a Zolpiem drug, is also used for anxiety but can be highly addictive if overused.

    Side effects from the drug have been linked to strange behavior, hallucinations, impaired judgement and delusions.

    A recent episode that occurred in Melbourne’s Crown Casino hotel established just how impairing this drug has made the father of two.

    On Saturday morning, Hackett noticed that his son was missing from his hotel room. He frantically grabbed his daughter Charlize and ran down to the lobby in search for her twin brother Jagger.

    Witnesses say that Hackett seemed a little off, as he was seen wearing nothing else but underwear covered by a shirt. The whole ordeal was captured on security footage, showing a worried Hackett asking the front desk for help.

    The toddler was eventually found safely on another floor.

    Hackett has previously revealed streaks of violence while married to ex-wife and ‘baby mama’ Candice Alley.

    Here is a 2012 report done by Australia’s Today Tonight interviewing Hackett about vandalizing his family home:

    Even though those close to him have denied such claims, it seems that Hackett has dealt with personal demons for a while.

    The swimmer’s loved ones are just happy that he will soon receive well-needed help.

    A spokesperson of the family said in a statement to Mail Online: “His family and friends are enormously proud of his courage in pursuing this course of action.”

    Image via YouTube

  • Olympic Swimmer Alexander Dale Oen Dead At 26

    One of the top contenders for a gold medal at this year’s London Olympics–Alexander Dale Oen–has died at the age of 26. Officials say the cause of death was cardiac arrest.

    Oen has been training with the Norwegian national team in Arizona and collapsed in the bathtub Monday night. His body was discovered after repeated attempts by his teammates to get him to answer the door. The death of such a young, immensely talented athlete has hit the team hard.

    “We’re all in shock,” Norway coach Petter Loevberg said. “This is an out-of-the-body experience for the whole team over here. Our thoughts primarily go to his family who have lost Alexander way too early.”

    Oen won the Olympic silver medal for the 100 breaststroke, the first swimming medal for his country, and just missed beating the world record for the best time in that category last year. Norway looked to him as a hero of sorts, someone who could stand for something good and powerful at a time when fear and chaos reigned after the deadly mass shooting last summer. A famous picture of Oen shows him pointing to the flag on his swim cap immediately after the race, showing support for his country at a time when they needed it most.

    Oen’s last post on Twitter was made on Monday; he was anxious to get home after training.

    (image)@alexdaleoen
    Alexander Dale Oen    2 days left of our camp up here in Flagstaff,then its back to the most beautiful city in Norway.. #Bergen(image) 1 day ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

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    USA Swimming    Our thoughts & condolences go out to Alexander Dale Oen’s family, friends & teammates. http://t.co/7bbJEMVB(image) 30 minutes ago via TweetDeck ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

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    Eamon Sullivan    @Eamon_Sullivan: RIP my friend, Alexander Dale Oen. One of the best breastrokers of all time. you will be missed. So so sad.(image) 4 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

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    markus rogan    You will be remembered for giving Norway hope on one of its darkest days, RIP Alexander Dale Oen(image) 3 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

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    Kim E.    I read it again and again, but I still cannot grasp that Alexander Dale Oen is dead. Such a loss. RIP. http://t.co/pc1g1yEC(image) 3 minutes ago via HootSuite ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto