Cullen Jones

About

Olympic swimmer who won a gold medal and specialized in freestyle events.

Before fame

He learned to swim after nearly drowning in a splash-down pool in Pennsylvania.

Trivia

He is an Olympic gold medalist who helped set a world record in the 4×100-meter freestyle for the Americans.

Family life

His family moved him from the Bronx to Irvington, New Jersey when he was a child.

Associated with

He set a team freestyle world record with the help of teammate Michael Phelps.