Sport: Swimming
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 210
Current Residence: Irvington, New Jersey
College: North Carolina State University
- 2008 Olympic Games, gold medal in the 4x100m freestyle
- 2012 Olympic Games silver medal in the 4x100m freestyle relay, silver medal in 50m freestyle, gold medal in the 4x100 medley relay
- Two-time gold medalist in the 4x100 relay at the World Championships
- Silver medal at the 2007 World Championships in Melbourne in the 50m freestyle
Fun Facts: Learned to swim after being rescued from a near-drowning when he was five years old ... His favorite celebrity is Michael Jordan because of his positive attitude ... Jones' future aspirations are to write for a men's fashion magazine ... He has a dog named Charlie
Learn more:
USA Swimming
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Red, White & Trending: Feb. 10-16
Jamie MacDonald Feb. 17, 2017
The very best of Team USA’s Valentine’s Day offerings; Bode Miller’s new hybrid sport testing on Valentine’s Day in St. Moritz; lugers Matt Mortensen and Jayson Terdiman get vertical on PyeongChang’s track; skaters take you closer to PyeongChang, including Alex Shibutani’s most literal #RoadToPyeongChang; Grammys vibes for Team USA; workout vibes for the recently returned Steve Langton, whose biceps have ruined an otherwise loyal shirt; Meghan O'Leary makes the Power of One Day count in a TED Talk; Heather Bergsma shares her medal wares from PyeongChang; Steven Nyman is feeling better, but not great; Phil Dalhausser food shames beach volleyball partner Nick Lucena; Daron Rahlves’ kids can rip up a ski hill and much more.
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Red, White & Trending: Nov. 18-24
Jamie MacDonald Nov. 25, 2016
Like the holiday itself, there was a lot from which to choose on Thanksgiving — where else are you going to see bobsledders stuck in the snow, Team USA stars lighting up parades in New York and Houston, Allyson Felix running in the snow, Scout Bassett proving there are #NoDaysOff, turkey traditions, non-traditional Thanksgivings around the globe, and so much gratitude in one place? Plus keys to the city for two Rio Olympians from Roswell, New Mexico, Laurie Hernandez crossing over to become a DWTS star, Golden Goggles means high praise for Team USA, a dog treat, Lindsey Vonn is working through her gruesome injury and more.
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Relive The Thrilling Finish Of The Men's 4x100-Meter Freestyle In Beijing
July 29, 2016
The men's relay team of Phelps, Weber-Gale, Jones and Lezak won gold in the 4x100 freestyle race in Beijing.
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Team USA Swimming And North Carolina: The Perfect Fit
June 28, 2016
The Charlotte community has rallied around SwimMac and supported its athletes all the way to the Olympics.
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Where Team USA Swimmers Build Character
June 26, 2016
See how a former college swim coach built a U.S. swimming powerhouse in an unlikely location.
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5 Reasons To Watch The U.S. Olympic Team Trials For Swimming
Peggy Shinn June 23, 2016
Hundreds of swimmers, including nine individual Olympic champs, race for coveted spots on the Olympic team.
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Red, White & Trending: April 15-21
Jamie MacDonald April 22, 2016
Team USA reacts to the loss of Prince, Tatyana McFadden manages to inspire yet again, Shawn Johnson goes East on her wedding day, Charlotte Drury makes her dream come true, Notre Dame shines bright in fencing and more.
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Michael Phelps Wins 200 Fly In Mesa Despite 30 MPH Winds
Associated Press April 16, 2016
Also on Friday, Katie Ledecky won the 400-meter freestyle by 5.93 seconds.
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Meili, Schneider, Thoman Add Swimming Gold To Medal Count At Pan American Games
USA Swimming July 18, 2015
Team USA swimmers earn nine medals on the fourth day of competition at the pool.
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Meili, Schneider, Thoman Add Swimming Gold To Medal Count At Pan American Games
USA Swimming July 18, 2015
Team USA swimmers earn nine medals on the fourth day of competition at the pool.