Phelps sympathises with Tiger Woods

Updated on: 18 December,2009 07:56 AM IST |
PA Sport |

As Tiger Woods' world continues to crumble, 14-time Olympic champion Michael Phelps shared an insight into the experiences of being embroiled in a scandal.

As Tiger Woods' world continues to crumble, 14-time Olympic champion Michael Phelps shared an insight into the experiences of being embroiled in a scandal.

Woods' personal and professional life has spun out of control since a car crash last month heralded a string of ongoing revelations over his infidelities and led the American to announce he was taking an indefinite break from golf to save his marriage.

Earlier this year the 24-year-old was banned for three months by USA Swimming after being pictured in a tabloid with a pipe used for smoking drugs. The subsequent fall-out prompted Phelps to seriously consider his future in the sport.

His experiences have led the Baltimore swimmer to sympathise with Woods' position.

Phelps said: "I'm wishing the best for him and his family. At a time like this you see who your actual friends are and who supports you. He is going through a hard time right now I assume, I've no idea what he is going through, but it can't be easy."

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