Olympics

Michael Phelps Announces, Via Twitter, That He’s Going to Rehab

FILE - In this July 11, 2014, file photo, Michael Phelps walks away from the starting block after winning the men's 100-meter butterfly at the Bulldog Grand Slam swim meet at the University of Georgia in Athens, Ga. Authorities say Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps has been arrested on a DUI charge in Maryland. Transit police say they stopped the 29-year-old Phelps at the Fort McHenry Tunnel in Baltimore around 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014.(AP Photo/David Goldman, File) AP

By Gary Dzen

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Michael Phelps says he needs help.

Phelps announced his plans to enter a rehab program Sunday via his personal Twitter account. The Olympic swimming star was arrested Tuesday morning for driving under the influence, his second such charge. Police said the 29-year-old was driving 84 miles per hour in a 45 miles per hour zone. His blood alcohol level was twice the legal limit.

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Phelps’ previous drunk driving charge was 10 years ago.

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