Golden Boy's Adversity

There were many rumors circulating that the most decorated Olympian in history, Michael Phelps, may be fined or stripped of his medals for a Louis Vuitton ad being released during the Olympic games. Rule 40 states that Olympic participants may not promote any non-Olympic Sponsor brand for an almost month long period surrounding the Olympic games. The ad campaign was set to be released August 16th after the period set forth by the International Olympic Committee.

It is still unknown who released the Louis Vuitton ad pictures, but Phelps' agent, Peter Carlisle, assures that he has no issues with the International Olympic Committee. Phelps would only be facing penalties if he permitted use of the picture. Since the source of the photo leaking is unsure, Phelps and his 22 medals are safe, along with his record. Phelps is pictured below in one of the Louis Vuitton ad campaign pictures with former Russian gymnast, Larisa Latynina, whose record for most medals Phelps broke in the London Olympic games.

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