Michael Phelps Admits Sucking Down Bong Hits: 'I Engaged in Behavior Which Was Regrettable and Demonstrated Bad Judgment'

My first reaction was this guy must have industrial strength lungs and could crush a monster bong hit. I didn't think the picture looked like him, but he admits it now.

In a statement released to The Associated Press, the swimmer who won a record eight gold medals at the Beijing Games conceded the authenticity of the exclusive picture published Sunday by the tabloid News of the World.

Phelps said: "I engaged in behavior which was regrettable and demonstrated bad judgment. I'm 23 years old and despite the successes I've had in the pool, I acted in a youthful and inappropriate way, not in a manner people have come to expect from me. For this, I am sorry. I promise my fans and the public it will not happen again."

Or at least it won't happen again until everyone shuts off their camera phones.