{"id":131027,"date":"2015-04-15T13:19:55","date_gmt":"2015-04-15T20:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=131027"},"modified":"2015-04-15T13:19:55","modified_gmt":"2015-04-15T20:19:55","slug":"does-michael-phelps-still-have-something-to-prove","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/does-michael-phelps-still-have-something-to-prove\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Michael Phelps Still Have Something To Prove?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i>Editorial content for the 2015 Arena Pro Swim Series &#8211; Mesa is sponsored by Arena. <a href=http:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/2015-arena-pro-swim-series-mesa-coverage-links-photos-videos-and-results\/ target=_blank>Click here to visit Swimming World&#8217;s meet coverage landing page<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Commentary by Jeff Commings<\/i><\/p>\n<p>For the second year in a row, Michael Phelps is putting the world\u2019s attention on the small city of Mesa. The Greatest Olympian Of All Time (perhaps that should be in all capital letters to further exemplify his status) is just one of hundreds of swimmers competing this weekend at the Arena Pro Swim Series in central Arizona, but ticket sales are blooming mostly because it\u2019s Phelps return to competition after some time away.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, Phelps swam in a couple of events in his first meet since the London Olympics. That was after a 21-month break from racing and appearing on fans\u2019 televisions and laptop monitors. The crowd went nuts before he stepped on the blocks for his 100 fly prelim swim, excited to see the most recognizable face in swimming back in the pool.<\/p>\n<p>Tomorrow, we\u2019ll see how the crowd reacts to Phelps when he prepares to race the 100 fly around 10:45 a.m. Mountain Standard Time. Will they cheer and whistle as they did last year, or have recent events dampened fan enthusiasm?<\/p>\n<p>In case you have not been following Phelps\u2019 story in the past eight months, here\u2019s a recap: Phelps was <a href=http:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/michael-phelps-charged-with-dui-in-baltimore\/ target=_blank>charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in late September<\/a>, and was subsequently given a suspended sentence by the Maryland court. As for his professional career, USA Swimming handed him a <a href=http:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/michael-phelps-withdraws-from-world-team-usa-swimming-enforces-six-month-ban\/ target=_blank>a six-month ban from competition<\/a> and Phelps agreed to withdraw his name from the world championship roster.<\/p>\n<p>During the competition ban, swimming enthusiasts have commented positively and negatively about Phelps\u2019 run-in with the law. It is his second DUI arrest (he was pulled over in 2009) and his second competition ban (he got a suspension after the infamous <a href=http:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/michael-phelps-draws-first-punishment-from-usa-swimming-dropped-by-kellogg\/ target=_blank>bong pipe incident in 2009<\/a>). It\u2019s natural for many to wonder if he should be viewed as a role model. But a word of caution to those that speak negatively about Michael Phelps: It only serves to fuel his fire.<\/p>\n<p>Not that Phelps needs any motivation. He has nothing to prove as a public figure, having apologized and served his time. He has nothing to prove as a swimmer, and the 22 Olympic medals serve as very powerful examples of that. I believe Phelps views this week\u2019s meet as just another competition on the road to returning to the Olympics next year. Sure, there was a speed bump seven months ago, but the road ahead looks clear. <\/p>\n<p>The competition ban didn\u2019t keep Phelps from training with the elite squad at the North Baltimore Aquatic Club, so he should be in prime shape to put forth some impressive times this week in Mesa. The 100 fly battle with Tom Shields and Ryan Lochte should be intense, as will the 200 IM race with Lochte. <\/p>\n<p>And once the races end, kids will clamor to the front of the scrum, their tiny hands shaking their autograph books in an attempt to get Phelps\u2019 attention. Some of these kids will know Phelps\u2019 history with the law, but once they get close enough to snap a selfie with him, all will be forgiven.<\/p>\n<p><a href=http:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/psych-sheet-available-for-arena-pro-swim-series-in-mesa\/ target=_blank>Arena Pro Swim Series &#8211; Mesa psych sheet<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Editorial content for the 2015 Arena Pro Swim Series &#8211; Mesa is sponsored by Arena. Click here to visit Swimming World&#8217;s meet coverage landing page. 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