US swimmer Michael Phelps has agreed his first sponsorship deal since being photographed smoking out of a bong, commonly used to smoke cannabis, at a party last winter.
Bloomberg reports that, under a deal with San Diego-based H2O Audio, a maker of waterproof headphones and audio accessories, Phelps will appear on packaging, advertisements and retail displays.
H2O Audio has existing endorsement deals with another US swimmer, Natalie Coughlin, and surfer Laird Hamilton.
“Our relationship with Michael will undoubtedly benefit our technology, product performance and design,” said H2O Audio chief executive Kristian Rauhala.
