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Sushil Kumar to Michael Phelps: Five Olympic champions who ended up on wrong side of law

Weeks after launching an operation to nab absconding two-time Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar, the Delhi Police on Sunday finally pinned the wrestler for his alleged role in the murder of Sagar Rana. The 23-year-old wrestler lost his life in a deadly brawl outside New Delhi's Chhatrasal Stadium, which as per reports took place due to a property dispute.

However, this isn't the first instance when sports icons have found themselves on the wrong side of the law. Here is a list of top five Olympic champions, who have faced the wrath of law in the past:

Shivam Saha|

Updated:May 26, 2021, 02:41 PM IST

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Tim Montgomery

Tim Montgomery, a US athlete who held the world record for being the fastest in the 100-meter dash, was stripped from both his record and the Olympic accolades he garned in his career. The development took place after it was found that the sprinter had taken a banned substance to accelerate his performance.

However, trouble didn't end for Montgoery there as in April 2006, he was arrested on bank fraud charges and once again was sentenced on heroin charges in October 2008. (Image source: Reuters)

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Sushil Kumar

One of India's most decorated wrestler and two-time Olympic champion Sushil Kumar is currently under six days of police custody for his alleged involvement in the murder of 23-year-old Sagar Rana, who also was a member of the same discipline. It has been reported that Sushil along with his asscoiates were involved in a deadly brawl, which led to the victim's demise. Following the incident, the Olympic champion was absconding for over two weeks before being pinned down by the Delhi Police on Sunday. (Image Source: PTI)

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Oscar Pistorius

Regarded as the blade runner, South Africa's Olympic and Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius was arrested for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013. The athlete claimed the incident to be an accident, stating he shot thinking it was an intruder. However, he was sentenced to five years in prison but made parole in just one year and was released from prision in October 2015. After his exit, he was directed to remain under house arrest. (Image source: Reuters)

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Michael Phelps

A world-class athlete and arguably the most decorated Olympian of all time, Michael Phelps has faced the wrath of law on several occasions on DUI (driving under the influence) charges.

Phelps has clinched 28 Olympic medals, which include 23 golds. (Image source: Reuters)

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Klete Keller

Klete Keller, a two-time Olympic gold medallist swimmer, is currently facing charges for his role in the riots at the US Capitol in January this year. The 6ft 6in (1.9m) tall swimmer was spotted in the photos of the riots, in which he was seen wearing a Team USA jacket. A total of seven charges were slapped against the Olympic champion by a grand jury in Februrary. (Image source: Reuters)