Gunnar Bentz Tweets Statement in Response to Suspension, Georgia Status Not Affected

Photo Courtesy: Gunnar Bentz (Instagram)

U.S. Olympian Gunnar Bentz, who Thursday was suspended four months for his role in an drunken incident at a gas station in Rio hours after the conclusion of the swimming competition, issued a brief statement via Twitter in which he accepted the issued punishments.

I have learned a lot throughout this experience and look forward to a great season with my UGA teammates! pic.twitter.com/MzU0ht6Ffn

— Gunnar Bentz (@TheGunnyBunny) September 8, 2016

Bentz is currently a junior at the University of Georgia, and a spokesman for Georgia confirmed to Swimming World that the suspension will not affect his status with the school or its swimming program.

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Gary

7 years ago

The swimmers seem to be following good advice in not commenting any more than necessary. Very smart.