Phelps Addresses Amanda Beard and Lily Donaldson RumorsFiled Under: Rumors

While it’s clear that Phelps is the Alltime Olympian after his performance in Beijing, one thing that is not clear is the 23 year old’s girlfriend status.

The media whirlwind surrounding Phelps in recent days has led to rumors of the swimmer being connected to teammate Amanda Beard and British fashion model Lily Donaldson.

During an interview with Extra’s Dayna Devon, Phelps cleared the air and put to rest any rumors that he is dating Amanda Beard. As for Lily Donaldson, only time will tell.

“No, I’m not dating Amanda Beard. I’ll say that. I think she has a boyfriend.” When asked if he’s single, he responds, “Part of my life is kept to myself. I’m able to relax and be with my friends. Those pretty much are the only people who really know the answer to that question.”

Amanda Beard, two-time Olympic gold medallist and captain of the 2008 swim team, made headlines in Beijing but not for her swimming talent which allowed her to medal in the last three Olympic Games. In fact, in a shocking turn of events, Beard finished 6th in her 200m breaststroke heat and failed to advance to the semifinals in Beijing.

Instead Beard left her wet-suit behind and used the Olympic platform for her political agenda which included unveiling her nude anti-fur campaign poster for animal rights organization PETA.

The protest, originally scheduled to take place in a hotel conference room that officials ended up locking down, instead took place just outside of the athletes’ village on Wednesday morning August 6th.

The poster (pictured above) reads:

BE COMFORTABLE
IN YOUR OWN SKIN.
DON’T WEAR FUR.

This isn’t the first time the American swimmer has shown her “ass”ets in public. Beard posed nude for the July 2007 edition of Playboy Magazine (+18 see pics).

Amanda Beard Gallery

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