Cullen Jones

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“I had to work hard to be successful at swimming. The first time I thought I was good enough to even go to college I was in my junior year of high school.”

Charlotte Grand Prix; Day three prelims

Full Name:	Cullen Andrew Jones
Born:	February 29th, 1984
	The Bronx, New York, United States of America
Nationality:	American
Status:	Active

Cullen Jones 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. Jones grew up in Irvington, New Jersey. He started his age group swimming career with the Metro Express Marlins Swim Team in West Orange, New Jersey before switching to the Jersey Gators Swim Team in Cranford, New Jersey. In those years, Jones was one of a small number of African-American competitors in the sport, but now he uses his notoriety and influence to inspire more children from minority communities to become swimmers. College Jones headed to Raleigh, North Carolina to attend North Carolina State University and quickly solidified himself as one of the greatest sprinters in ACC history. Jones attended NC State from 2002 to 2006. During that time he was a four-time ACC champion and the 2006 NCAA Division 1 champion in the 50 free with a time of 19.18. Jones also won the 50 free at the 2005 World University Games. That 50 free win made …

Charlotte Grand Prix; Day three prelims

The men’s 50 freestyle final will see five Olympians battle it out for the top spot Anthony Ervin, Cullen Jones, Marcelo Chierighini, Ricky Berens and Tyler…

Cullen Jones Doesn’t Retire to Win 50 Gold in Rio

(Photo Credit: Tim Binning, the swim pictures)

American Record on Watch at 2013 Charlotte Grand Prix (Psych Sheets & Preview)

Glenview Titans swimmer Olivia Smoliga could scare an American Record in the 50 backstroke this weekend in Charlotte. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Bovell, Vanderpool-Wallace Win Fourth Annual JAX50 Sprint Challenge

Trinidad and Tobago’s George Bovell won the men’s bracket over Cullen Jones.

2013 YMCA Nationals Opening Ceremony Parade of Athletes Photo Vault

Photo Credit: Josh Davis, Mutual of Omaha BREAKout Swim Clinic

Olympic Champion, Cullen Jones, Signs Four Year Swimwear Endorsement Deal

Cullen Jones, Olympic Champion, swims for Coach David Marsh at SwimMAC, and he is represented by Evan Morgenstein at PMG Sports.

Swimming Needs A Little Salsa, Says Coach David Marsh

Photo Credit: Touch The Wall, Christo Brock and Grant Barbeito

Sprint News 3/7/2013: Michael Andrew Has Big Weekend; Cullen and Cesar Switch Brands

Speedo Tweeted out this photo today, revealing but not “formally announcing” a new sponsorship of Cullen Jones. (Photo Credit: Twitter/Speedo)

Cullen Jones Appears on TV Show The Doctors

“Cullen Jones, Olympic gold medalist, continues to be one of the most visible swimmers on Team USA.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

David Marsh on Perseverance and Living The Olympic Life

Olympic Coach David Marsh with 2012 Olympic medalist Nick Thoman. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

Olympian and Athletic Foodie Garrett Weber-Gale to Compete at Maccabiah Games

“I plan on swimming fast in Israel,” said Weber-Gale. “I am excited to finally get an opportunity to see Israel and the holy land of the Jewish People.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

2012 Swammy Award: Club Team of the Year

Putting five swimmers on the US Olympic Team didn’t hurt, but SwimMAC Carolina is a powerhouse club from top to bottom and that’s what earned them the Swammy for Club Team of the Year. (Swim Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

USA Swimming to Include 50’s, Off-Distance Events at 2013 Worlds Trials

USA Swimming has announced the schedule for the 2013 World Championship Trials, and there are a few new events on the schedule. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

30 Coaches Share $330,000 in Coaches Incentive Program

Dave Salo is one of thirty coaches awarded in USA Swimming’s Coach Incentive Program. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Dear Katrina: Olympic Coach, Ross Gerry Dryland Part Two

Dear Katrina brings you part two with Olympic Coach, former Stanford Coach, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Ross Gerry….