USA Swimming may let Phelps race at world championships — reuters.com

(Reuters) - Michael Phelps may be handed a chance to compete at this year's world championships in Russia once he completes his suspension for a drink driving conviction, a United States Swimming official said on Tuesday. Phelps's six-month ban from competition ends in April. As part of his punishment, USA Swimming also banned him from attending the global championships in Kazan in early August. However, USA Swimming executive director Chuck Wielgus told ESPN.com that Phelps may yet be allowed to participate at the meet in Russia.

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