Cullen Jones
Olympic Swimming Medalist
Cullen Jones is a four-time Olympic swimming medalist and he became the first African American to hold a world swimming record. He says a childhood near-drowning experience inspired him to teach children to swim. He is a swimming lesson advocate and collaboration partner serving as the water safety expert for Leslie’s, the leading consumer pool and spa care brand in the U.S.
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Matthews, NC
Video Sample
This expert has been featured on:
Good Morning America | ABC News | NBC News | ESPN | NBC Sports | Ebony | Men's Health | USA Today | The New York Times | NPR | People | Time Magazine | Newsweek | Teen Vogue | Sports Illustrated | Swimming World Magazine
Suggested Interview Topics:
Olympics | Swim Lessons | Swim Season | Pool Safety
Suggested Interview Questions:
- What are 3 things we should all do to ensure a safe swim season?
- What are some statistics about drownings?
- How many children don't know how to swim in the U.S.?
- Why do you think children should take swim lessons?
- Please tell us about the childhood experience that motivated your parents to get you swim lessons.
- You won 2 gold medals and 2 silver medals in The Olympics. What was that like?
- You also became the first African American swimmer to hold a World Record. Tell us about that.
- What is one of your fondest memories about The Olympics?
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