Cullen Jones, from near-drowning to Olympic glory

Cullen Jones, an Olympic swimmer, shares his personal experience with drowning and his mission to promote swimming lessons to reduce drowning rates. He highlights the stigma around African Americans and swimming, and emphasizes the importance of water safety education. Cullen's near-drowning experience as a child fuels his dedication to the Make a Splash initiative, aiming to teach children from all backgrounds how to swim.

What motivated Cullen Jones to start teaching swimming lessons?

• His family's encouragement

• His love for the sport

• His Olympic achievements

• His personal experience with drowning

What percentage of African Americans reportedly do not know how to swim?

• 50%

• 70%

• 60%

• 80%

According to Cullen, what is a major reason for fewer African Americans participating in swimming?

• High cost of lessons

• Lack of swimming pools

• Lack of interest in the sport

• Stigma that black people don't swim

What happened to Cullen Jones when he was five years old?

• He almost drowned at an amusement park

• He learned to swim

• He met an Olympic swimmer

• He won his first swimming competition

What initiative is Cullen Jones involved with to promote water safety?

• Swim for Life

• Make a Splash

• Swim Safe

• Water Safety First