SALISBURY, Md. (AP) - Six-time Olympic champion Michael Phelps was arrested last week and charged with drunken swimming.
A trooper saw the 19-year-old swimming sensation go through a lane line Thursday night, state police said Monday. The trooper saw signs of intoxication and arrested Phelps for swimming under the influence, police said.
Phelps also was charged with violation of a Speedo restriction and failure to obey a lane line. He was released early Friday.
The swimmer from suburban Baltimore won eight medals at the Athens Olympics, including six golds.
Phelps, wearing a Baltimore Ravens jersey, was introduced to the crowd before the team's game Sunday night.