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WATCH: Cullen Jones Gets Real About Racial Disparities In Pool Access Across The US

By Essence · Updated May 12, 2025

Olympic Gold medalist, Cullen Jones, dives into how he went from nearly drowning to becoming one of the most decorated swimmers in sports history.

He also breaks down the work he’s doing with Diversity In Aquatics to address racial disparities in swimming access and education across the country.