Just one week after the posting of one of the best 20 Question Tuesdays I’ve had the privilege of reading (Erik Vendt), USA Swimming follows it up with yet another great one: Cullen Jones. The more I read about Cullen, the more impressed I get. He’s got a great head on his shoulders and is a class act. Reminds me of another swimmer I am quite fond of. Another great read that will once again keep me looking forward to next Tuesday!

What does everyone else think of Cullen’s feature?

Cullen Jones established himself as one of the top sprinters in the world, winning the 50m free and helping set the world record in the 400m free relay at the 2006 Mutual of Omaha Pan Pacific Championships. In this week’s 20 Question Tuesday, he lets our readers know a little bit more about his life outside of the pool, as well as in it.

1 What’s it like being a pro athlete now?
Cullen: Honestly, I didn’t think there was a future in swimming except I was having fun with it. Swimming has always been something fun to me; not something that came “naturally” to me, because I had to work at it quite a bit. But now I am doing something I love, and I am getting paid for it.

2 What’s it like being paid?
Cullen: I had some reporters ask me what it’s like to be paid now, how much different is it, is it a job. And my answer is swimming is something I love, and it is fun. The day that stops, that’s the day I stop swimming. I didn’t get to this point for the money. I love being nervous up on the blocks, and being hungry.

Read the full 20 Question Tuesday with Cullen Jones at USA Swimming.

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