CALGARY, Alberta – Michael Phelps has been dropped as the keynote speaker at two events in Canada next week, with the promoter citing the gold-medal Olympic swimmer’s “widely publicized alleged use of marijuana.”
Power Within Inc., of Toronto canceled Phelps’ appearances at events in Calgary and Vancouver, the Toronto Globe and Mail reported.
“Due to widely publicized alleged use of marijuana by Michael Phelps, the decision has been made to present the program without Mr. Phelps’ participation,” the company said.
A British tabloid published a picture of Phelps using a bong at a party in Columbia, SC, in November.
Phelps has apologized for his actions, acknowledging he used “bad judgment.”
Last Friday, International Olympics Committee President Jacques Rogge said Phelps deserves a “second chance.”