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Phelps out of Power Within, Vancouver

by dcesarini | February 20, 2009 at 03:19 pm

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Perhaps due to his recent marjauana controversy, 14 time Olympic gold medalist swimmer Michael Phelps has cancelled his Vancouver motivational speech scheduled for March 6th at The Power Within. While his cancellation remains unconfirmed by show producers, his headliner status for his presentation entitled "High Performance" has been removed from the Power Within online agenda. At prices up to $595 each, questions remain on how his cancellation may affect existing ticket-holders.

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eastvanray

at 15:45 on February 20th, 2009

"High Performance" I love that! Maybe he could lecture the attendees on how you can smoke pot and still be a world class athlete.

mtippett

at 15:49 on February 20th, 2009

dcesarini

at 15:54 on February 20th, 2009

It's true, he could turn this controversy around and do a speech on overcoming adversity in life and in sport.

Roy C

at 16:22 on February 20th, 2009

I think he should give the talk and be frank about is marijuana use and how it has and has not affected him.

dcesarini

at 16:38 on February 20th, 2009

Does he want to be a marijuana spokesperson though?

Roy C

at 23:27 on February 20th, 2009

Not until he cashes in enough. Let's say that he already is a marijuana spokesperson. Nobody thinks that they are looking at a bong virgin in that picture.