Good story on NPR's Morning Edition about Nike signing Cullen Jones. Listen to the story here: www.npr.org/.../story.php
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I found out that this fine young man has a USMS Masters swim coach as one of the most influential men in his life. His father passed away a few years ago. So this masters coach became very important in Cullens life.
Nothing would please me more if this man breaks the World record in the 50, and he is starting to become a great 100 meters man too.
I certainly hope great things for him. He seems to be a great guy. I really hope Nike gets him in the public eye. I was going over the Swimming World mythical National High Championships. The girls seemed in good shape,but for the boys,most of the records were set in the early 90's. I think the newest record was Brendan Hansen's from 2000. We have got to get more boys of all types to enter our sport. If Cullen Jones can attract some people who otherwise wouldn't consider swimming as a sport,we all benefit.
