This week's open threads will highlight the unsung swimming heroes of African ancestry. Cullen Andrew Jones (born February 29, 1984) is an American 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). At the 2012 Summer Olympics, … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Making History-Black Men and Women in Swimming
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Wednesday Open Thread: African American Olympians (London 2012)
Happy Hump Day Obots! Today's Olympian is Cullen Jones. Cullen Jones burst onto the swimming scene at the 2005 World University Games. He easily won the Gold Medal in the 50 freestyle and became the first African-American Male to win a Gold Medal at the World University Games. Cullen continues to dominate the 50 meter sprint event and has also become a threat in the 100 … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: African American Olympians (London 2012)