Swim great Michael Phelps completes probation for drink-driving

American swim legend Michael Phelps has completed his probation for his second drink-driving violation ahead of the US Olympic trials that start this weekend and could launch him to the Rio Games

Washington: American swim legend Michael Phelps has completed his probation for his second drink-driving violation ahead of the US Olympic trials that start this weekend and could launch him to the Rio Games.

Michael Phelps. Pic/AFP

The 18-time Olympic gold medal winner completed his probation Sunday after pleading guilty in 2014 to a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol.

A one-year prison sentence was suspended but Phelps received 18 months probation. Phelps, who turns 31 on June 30, spent 45 days in a rehabilitation facility.

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