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   Cullen Andrew Jones (born February 29, 1984) is an American former competition swimmer and Olympic gold medalist who specializes in freestyle sprint events. As part of the American team, he holds the world record in the 4×100-meter freestyle relay (long course).

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   May 30, 2023 · May 30, 2023, 7:24 AM PDT. By Claretta Bellamy. When Cullen Jones nearly drowned at age 5 on a Dorney Park water ride in Pennsylvania, it changed his life forever. The event prompted Jones ...

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3. www.nbcsports.com › olympics › newsAs Cullen Jones leaves Olympic-level competition, his mission ...

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   Jul 2, 2020 · As Cullen Jones leaves Olympic-level competition, his mission is amplified - NBC Sports. By. Nick Zaccardi. Published July 2, 2020 11:09 AM. Cullen Jones ’ impact on his sport shone again in late May, despite competition being shut down since March and swimmers at all levels kept out of pools due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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   Who is Cullen Jones?

   • Cullen Jones became the first Black American to hold a world swimming record, but one of his biggest career achievements has become teaching others this crucial life skill. Cullen Jones with a child in the pool during a swimming lesson. Courtesy Mike Lewis of USA Swimm

   An Olympian says a drowning experience inspired him to teach children

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   Who is Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones?

   • Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones poses with a young child after a swim class in New York. Olympic athlete Cullen Jones defied stereotypes in 2008 when he became the first African American to break a long-course record in swimming in the 4x100-meter freestyle relay at the Beijing Olympic Games.

   How Olympian Cullen Jones is challenging the stereotype that 'black

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   What happened to Cullen Jones?

   • Cullen Jones with a child in the pool during a swimming lesson. Courtesy Mike Lewis of USA Swimm When Cullen Jones nearly drowned at age 5 on a Dorney Park water ride in Pennsylvania, it changed his life forever.

   An Olympian says a drowning experience inspired him to teach children

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   How old was Cullen Jones when he drowned?

   • At age five Cullen Jones nearly drowned while splashing around at a Pennsylvania water park. Immediately after that incident his mother Debra enrolled him in swim lessons and it soon became clear that Jones had natural talent as a swimmer. Jones was born on February 29, 1984 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

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5. www.usaswimming.org › news › 2023/02/24Lane Leader Cullen Jones Continues To Impact Sport And ...

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   Feb 24, 2023 · Friday, February 24, 2023. Lane Leader: Cullen Jones Continues to Impact Sport and Communities. by Devonie Pitre//USA Swimming. What did you do to get a little bit better today? These are words that Cullen Jones, Olympic gold medalist and leader in our sport, heard regularly from his mother growing up.

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   Cullen Jones's full swimming biography, including Cullen Jones's best times, medals, news and more.

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8. abcnews.go.com › GMA › NewsHow Olympian Cullen Jones is challenging the stereotype that ...

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   Jul 25, 2018 · Olympic athlete Cullen Jones defied stereotypes in 2008 when he became the first African American to break a long-course record in swimming in the 4x100-meter freestyle relay at the Beijing Olympic Games. He's now working to teach more people of color how to swim, while also raising awareness about water safety.

9. www.boisestatepublicradio.org › show › idaho-mattersHow Olympic medalist Cullen Jones is making a difference for ...

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   Feb 22, 2024 · See stories by Gemma Gaudette. Cullen Jones is a four-time Olympic medalist and the first African American swimmer to hold a world record. Before this success though, he faced a near-death experience in the water and now dedicates his time to teaching kids how to swim.

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