IMAGES: REUTERS
Olympic gold medalist and swimming hotness Cullen Jones earned the final spot on the United States team for the World Championships in July in Shanghai. Jones held off rising swimming star Josh Schneider in a "dramatic" two-man 50 meter swim-off "that drew some 1,000 fans to their feet at Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center," reported the Charlotte News-Observer.
Jones beat Schneider by four-hundredths of a second, winning in 22.24 seconds. The swim-off was required because both posted identical times at the United States senior nationals last August.
At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Jones swam into history as the United States' second black gold medalist in swimming. Jones was ranked first in the world in the 50M in 2007.
Below, Jones get a lil love from fellow Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte (source). More images, watch the race and Cullen Jones' (ahem) shirtless post-race interview AFTER THE JUMP ...
Congratulations on your win Mr Cullen. Now, is there something you would like to share with us?
Posted by: FREELEO | 13 May 2011 at 19:49
Way to go Cullen...You look hotter with hair.
Freelo, I think he already shared it with us when he showed us those eyebrows....
Posted by: butchie | 13 May 2011 at 21:39
yes cullen yes!
Posted by: TK | 13 May 2011 at 22:23
Butchie, those eyebrows are specially sculpted to improve his aerodynamics in the pool.
Everyone always wants to read things...
Posted by: Jim | 13 May 2011 at 23:43
bet you money Cullen and Ryan Lochte are doing each other...
Ryan looks QUITE comfortable in Cullen's arms...and has been there often.
Ryan's probably the bottom in the relationship...he looks like he can take a big ole d**k!
Posted by: Shade Tea | 14 May 2011 at 03:31
I have a huge crush on Ryan Lochte, seeing him hug Cullen was the best part of this post to me lol.
Posted by: cullen | 14 May 2011 at 15:48
I have to disagree with butchie. I prefer Cullen with less hair. But otherwise he looks in great shape and still a positive attitude.
I dont get any homo vibes from CJ but I have a horrible gaydar so who knows. Always good to see a successful brotha...
Posted by: fff | 15 May 2011 at 13:18