Tokyo Olympics: Meet Caeleb Dressel - the Team USA swimmer looking to make a splash this summer
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Meet Caeleb Dressel - the Team USA swimmer looking to make a splash this summer

Daily Mail  

Almost 13 years on from Michael Phelps' record-breaking Olympics in Beijing, and his astonishing achievements still reverberate around the swimming pool. Caeleb Dressel is the man to beat in the pool at the delayed Tokyo Olympics this summer Dressel, 24 years of age, has earned comparisons to American legend Michael Phelps Phelps would eventually go onto retire after the 2016 Games in Rio - and he did so as the most decorated Olympian of all time with a haul of 28 medals. An emotional Dressel after winning gold in the men's 4x100m freestyle relay at Rio 2016 Dressel's talent was clear to see from a very young age as he smashed records left, right and centre - first off at the the 2011 Junior National Championships in Palo Alto, breaking the boys' 13-14 National Age Group Record in the 50m freestyle. Then, around 40 minutes later, he returned to cut his own 50m freestyle world record time by 0.08 from 20.24 seconds to 20.16 And it's Dressel's brilliant form from down the years that has seem him earn plenty of comparisons to his American compatriot and swimming legend Phelps from fans, commentators and former champions alike. It was only until the age of 12 that the American decided to fully concentrate on swimming When asked during an Instagram Live interview with Olympic.org last year whether he thinks Dressel could really do what many view as the impossible, Thorpe responded: 'I've been criticised before because I said I didn't think Michael Phelps would win eight gold medals.

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Caeleb Dressel says he hopes to compete at the 2028 L.A. Olympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Caeleb Dressel says he hopes to compete at the 2028 L.A. Olympics

LA Times  

Two weeks removed from the Paris Games, gold medal swimmer Caeleb Dressel is already making plans for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. That might be a good time for me.” Olympics 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games: Complete coverage Everything you need to know about the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games from the Los Angeles Times’ team of reporters and …

Caeleb Dressel bursts into tears after failing to qualify for 100m butterfly final at 2024 Olympics
5 months, 1 week ago

Caeleb Dressel bursts into tears after failing to qualify for 100m butterfly final at 2024 Olympics

Daily Mail  

Caeleb Dressel got emotional after failing to add a second gold medal to his collection in Paris. Caeleb Dressel broke down in tears when he finished fifth in the 100m butterfly semifinals He missed out on the final after winning gold in the event at the Tokyo 2020 Games Viewers criticized NBC for broadcasting Dressel's obvious devastation after the unexpected …

Katie Ledecky places third in 400-meter freestyle as rival Ariarne Titmus wins gold
5 months, 1 week ago

Katie Ledecky places third in 400-meter freestyle as rival Ariarne Titmus wins gold

LA Times  

Australia’s Ariarne Titmus, left, celebrates after winning the women’s 400-meter freestyle final as American Katie Ledecky reacts to the result during the Olympics on Saturday in Nanterre, France. It was billed as the “Race of the Century.” It turned out to be a race for second, with Australia’s Ariarne Titmus dominating a field that included the last three world record-holders …

U.S. Swimming Trials: Katie Ledecky, Caeleb Dressel switch focus to Australian showdown in Paris
6 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. Swimming Trials: Katie Ledecky, Caeleb Dressel switch focus to Australian showdown in Paris

The Hindu  

Katie Ledecky and a powerhouse American swim team will turn their attention to another Summer Games showdown with arch-rival Australia after the U.S. Olympic trials concluded in Indianapolis on Sunday. Manuel, the first Black woman to win an individual Olympic swimming gold medal at the 2016 Rio Games, won the ‘splash and dash’ in 24.13 seconds, just.02 ahead of Gretchen …

U.S. Olympic swim trials takeaways: Caeleb Dressel is back, Katie Ledecky is still here
6 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. Olympic swim trials takeaways: Caeleb Dressel is back, Katie Ledecky is still here

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — Two world records fell. Ledecky, 27, became the first woman to win the same event in four consecutive U.S. Olympic swimming trials by winning the 800-meter freestyle final this weekend. Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Caeleb Dressel won both the 100-meter butterfly and 50-meter freestyle finals, so he’ll swim both individual events in Paris in addition to the 4×100 …

Caeleb Dressel, swimming’s reluctant star, is finding more joy as he heads to another Olympics
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Caeleb Dressel, swimming’s reluctant star, is finding more joy as he heads to another Olympics

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Caeleb Dressel still seems a bit tortured by the trappings of Olympic stardom. I’m trying to find those moments and really relish in them.” After the Tokyo Games, where Dressel was one of the biggest stars, winning five gold medals, the weight of fame crashed down on him. “There’s things that I’ve put up with that I don’t …

U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials: Dressel, Ledecky register wins
6 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials: Dressel, Ledecky register wins

The Hindu  

Caeleb Dressel locked up his second individual race in Paris, giving him another chance to shine after his stellar performance at the last Olympics. Dressel, the winner of five gold medals at the Tokyo Games, claimed a victory in the men’s 100-metre butterfly at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on Saturday night. So I’m happy I did.” Ledecky romped to …

Dressel and Ledecky win again at U.S. Olympic swimming trials. Keep an eye on Kate Douglass, too
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Dressel and Ledecky win again at U.S. Olympic swimming trials. Keep an eye on Kate Douglass, too

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Caeleb Dressel locked up his second individual race in Paris, giving him another chance to shine after his stellar performance at the last Olympics. Dressel, the winner of five gold medals at the Tokyo Games, touched first in the men’s 100-meter butterfly at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials Saturday night. “This truly is the hardest part.” The only …

He’s back! Caeleb Dressel looks like himself again, winning at US Olympic swim trials
6 months, 2 weeks ago

He’s back! Caeleb Dressel looks like himself again, winning at US Olympic swim trials

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — After a long layoff and all the doubts about whether he’d reclaim his place as one of the world’s greatest swimmers, Caeleb Dressel is beginning to look like himself again. Dressel earned his first individual race of the Paris Games, powering to a relatively easy victory in the men’s 50-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic trials Friday night. …

U.S. Olympic trials: Caeleb Dressel wins 50-meter freestyle to earn spot in Paris
6 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. Olympic trials: Caeleb Dressel wins 50-meter freestyle to earn spot in Paris

LA Times  

Caeleb Dressel reacts after winning the men’s 50-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on Friday. Dressel earned his first individual race of the Paris Games, powering to a relatively easy victory in the men’s 50-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials. One of the biggest stars in Tokyo with five gold medals, Dressel finished third in the …

American swimming stars Dressel and Manuel settle for relay spots at US swim trials
6 months, 2 weeks ago

American swimming stars Dressel and Manuel settle for relay spots at US swim trials

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Coming back from lengthy layoffs, American swimming stars Caeleb Dressel and Simone Manuel were eager to claim their first individual events of the Paris Olympics. Dressel finished third in the men’s 100-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic trials on Wednesday night, while Manuel touched fourth in the women’s 100 free. But it’s my third Olympic team and that’s …

Dressel, Ledecky headline another stacked US Olympic swimming trials
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Dressel, Ledecky headline another stacked US Olympic swimming trials

The Hindu  

Seven-time Olympic gold medallist Caeleb Dressel brings a new perspective to the pressure-packed US Olympic swimming trials, where he and freestyle phenomenon Katie Ledecky are set to star again in the fierce fight for Paris Olympics berths. He’s set to contest the 100m freestyle, 100m butterfly and 50m free, and although he’s not the top-ranked swimmer going into any of …

Caeleb Dressel fails to qualify for World Championships
1 year, 6 months ago

Caeleb Dressel fails to qualify for World Championships

The Hindu  

Two years after winning five gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics, Caeleb Dressel has failed to qualify for the world championships. Dressel’s final attempt to make the U.S. team ended Saturday morning when he tied for 22nd in the preliminaries for the 50-meter freestyle at the national championships in Indianapolis. Dressel won the 100 fly and both the 50 and …

Caeleb Dressel fails to qualify for swimming worlds after 22nd place in 50 freestyle
1 year, 6 months ago

Caeleb Dressel fails to qualify for swimming worlds after 22nd place in 50 freestyle

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Two years after winning five Olympic gold medals, Caleb Dressel didn’t even make America’s world championship team. “I’m proud of myself for the results, believe it or not,” he said in his first public comments since his suddenly withdrawing at last year’s worlds in Budapest, Hungary, citing health reasons. But I wouldn’t have changed anything about this year, …

Caeleb Dressel struggles to 29th in 100 freestyle at US swimming nationals
1 year, 6 months ago

Caeleb Dressel struggles to 29th in 100 freestyle at US swimming nationals

The Hindu  

Caeleb Dressel finished 29th in the 100-meter freestyle at the U.S. nationals on Tuesday, falling far short of qualifying for the world championships in an event he won at the Tokyo Olympics. His time of 49.42 seconds was a whopping 1.79 behind top qualifier Ryan Held, who swam one heat earlier, and a sobering reminder of how far Dressel has …

Caeleb Dressel returns to pool in Atlanta for first meet in nearly a year
1 year, 7 months ago

Caeleb Dressel returns to pool in Atlanta for first meet in nearly a year

The Hindu  

Olympic star Caeleb Dressel returned to the competition pool after a layoff of nearly a year, placing second in the 100-meter butterfly at a low-key meet in Atlanta on Friday. The runner-up time of 52.41 seconds was nearly 3 seconds slower than Dressel’s world-record performance of 49.45 at the Tokyo Olympics, where he won five gold medals. A couple of …

Olympic star Caeleb Dressel returns to pool in Atlanta, first meet in nearly a year
1 year, 7 months ago

Olympic star Caeleb Dressel returns to pool in Atlanta, first meet in nearly a year

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Olympic star Caeleb Dressel returned to the competition pool after a layoff of nearly a year, placing second in the 100-meter butterfly at a low-key meet in Atlanta on Friday. The runner-up time of 52.41 seconds was nearly 3 seconds slower than Dressel’s world-record performance of 49.45 at the Tokyo Olympics, where he won five gold medals. A …

Dressel’s world swimming championships over, ‘just’ 2 golds
2 years, 6 months ago

Dressel’s world swimming championships over, ‘just’ 2 golds

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Caeleb Dressel’s world swimming championships are over with just two gold medals from Budapest. We’re doing exceptionally well and really looking forward to the next few days.” Dressel’s teammates responded Tuesday by adding three more gold medals to take the team’s tally to 10. “Feels good to get the first individual out of the way,” said Dressel, …

Defending champ Dressel drops out of 100 freestyle at worlds
2 years, 6 months ago

Defending champ Dressel drops out of 100 freestyle at worlds

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Two-time world champion Caeleb Dressel is not defending his title in the men’s 100 freestyle at the swimming world championships after withdrawing before the semifinals. Dressel was included in the initial start list for Tuesday’s semifinals in Budapest, but was not in an updated version with reserve Hwang Sun-woo of South Korea taking his place. “A decision …

Top 5 Olympic swimmers to watch out for at the 19th FINA World Championships
2 years, 6 months ago

Top 5 Olympic swimmers to watch out for at the 19th FINA World Championships

The Hindu  

The world's best swimmers are ready to take the plunge at the FINA World Championships 2022. Here are the Top 5 Olympians to watch out for: Caeleb Dressel: Dressel is an American Olympic swimmer who had a terrific run at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games. The 25-year-old holds the world record for the 100m fly and an American record for …

King Caeleb: Dressel joins elite club with dazzling Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

King Caeleb: Dressel joins elite club with dazzling Olympics

Associated Press  

TOKYO — There was no joy in the process for Caeleb Dressel. By the time he was done Sunday, the 24-year-old had piled up five gold medals — one for every race he had a chance in — to claim his place on swimming’s Mount Rushmore. “I’ve probably lost 10 pounds.” No one could have envisioned what Dressel was going …

Epic swims: Dressel, McKeon take place among Olympic greats
3 years, 5 months ago

Epic swims: Dressel, McKeon take place among Olympic greats

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Caeleb Dressel finished off his gold rush at the Tokyo Olympics with two more dazzling swims. “I’m really glad to be done,” said the tattooed, 24-year-old Floridian, who captured his fourth and fifth gold medals of the Tokyo Games on Sunday. “I’m very proud of myself.” Dressel was perfect in the events he had a chance in, capping …

USA\'s Dressel claims 4th gold, 7 medals for McKeon
3 years, 5 months ago

USA\'s Dressel claims 4th gold, 7 medals for McKeon

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: Securing his place as one of the biggest stars of the Tokyo Olympics, Caeleb Dressel won his fourth gold medal with a victory in the 50-meter freestyle Sunday. In the men's 50, France's Florent Manaudou finished behind Dressel to repeat as the Olympic silver medalist in 21.55, while Brazil's Bruno Fratus claimed the bronze in 21.57 — edging American …

Swimming: U.S. win men's 4x100m medley relay in world record time
3 years, 5 months ago

Swimming: U.S. win men's 4x100m medley relay in world record time

The Hindu  

Caeleb Dressel said it was "really special" to end his Olympics with a storming butterfly leg to help the United States smash their own men's 4x100m medley relay world record on Sunday. The US team of Ryan Murphy, Michael Andrew, Dressel, and Zach Apple touched in 3min 26.78sec to shatter the global mark of 3:27.28 set at the 2009 world …

Caeleb Dressel Won A Fifth Gold Medal And Breaks World Record
3 years, 5 months ago

Caeleb Dressel Won A Fifth Gold Medal And Breaks World Record

Huff Post  

BREAKING: American Caeleb Dressel has claimed a fifth gold medal in the Tokyo Games as the U.S. men won the 4x100 medley relay. Dressel join Americans Michael Phelps, Mark Spitz and Matt Biondi, as well as East Germany’s Kristin Otto, as the only swimmers to win as many as five golds at a single Olympics. Dressel’s final event — and …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Caeleb Dressel takes 50 freestyle gold; Bobby Finke wins 800, 1,500 freestyle races
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Caeleb Dressel takes 50 freestyle gold; Bobby Finke wins 800, 1,500 freestyle races

Firstpost  

Finke became the first American man in 37 years to win the 1,500 freestyle. Securing his place as one of the biggest stars of the Tokyo Olympics, Caeleb Dressel won his fourth gold medal with a victory in the 50-meter freestyle Sunday. Dressel swept the 50 and 100 freestyle races, to along with a world-record triumph in the 100 butterfly …

Swimming: Caeleb Dressel wins gold in 50-meter freestyle, his fourth of the Games
3 years, 5 months ago

Swimming: Caeleb Dressel wins gold in 50-meter freestyle, his fourth of the Games

The Hindu  

Caeleb Dressel won his fourth gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics with a victory in the 50-meter freestyle on Sunday. A fourth gold at #Tokyo2020 for #USA's Caeleb Dressel as he wins the men's 50m freestyle with an Olympic Record time of 21.07. @fina1908#[email protected]/mjnlsBZiQu — Olympics August 1, 2021 If Dressel claims a fifth victory, he will join Americans Michael …

Dressel shatters world record to win Olympic 100m butterfly gold medal
3 years, 5 months ago

Dressel shatters world record to win Olympic 100m butterfly gold medal

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: American powerhouse Caeleb Dressel admitted he was hurting after smashing his own world record to win the men's Olympic 100m butterfly title Saturday for his third gold medal of the Tokyo Games. Dressel was always the man to beat, having set the third fastest time ever in the heats with no other active swimmer before the final close to …

Caeleb Dressel wins men’s 100-metre butterfly, sets a world record
3 years, 5 months ago

Caeleb Dressel wins men’s 100-metre butterfly, sets a world record

The Hindu  

Caelab Dressel was at it again at the Tokyo aquatics centre on Saturday, winning the men’s 100m butterfly gold medal with a lot to spare and a new world record time. FOLLOW LIVE - TOKYO GAMES, DAY NINE Hungary's Kristof Milak, the winner of the 200m butterfly gold, followed Dressel in a new European record of 49.68, while Noe Ponti …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Dressel wins another gold with world record; Ledecky becomes 800-meter freestyle champion
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Dressel wins another gold with world record; Ledecky becomes 800-meter freestyle champion

Firstpost  

Kaylee McKeown completed a sweep of the backstroke events with a victory in the 200 butterfly. Caeleb Dressel won his third gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics with a world record in the 100-meter butterfly Saturday. Dressel led right from the start and held off Hungary’s Kristof Milak to touch in 49.45 seconds, breaking the mark of 49.50 that the …

Caeleb Dressel battles through nerves and emotion to win five golds in Tokyo
3 years, 5 months ago

Caeleb Dressel battles through nerves and emotion to win five golds in Tokyo

LA Times  

U.S. swimmer Caeleb Dressel celebrates after winning the men’s 50-meter freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday. Dressel crushed the field in the 50-meter freestyle to win his third individual gold medal, then returned to the pool a little over an hour later to help the U.S. men’s 400 medley relay upset Britain and break the world record on the …

Tokyo Olympics, Swimming, Day Six: USA's Dressel, Finke win in style
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics, Swimming, Day Six: USA's Dressel, Finke win in style

The Hindu  

Thanks to Caeleb Dressel and Robert Finke, USA had something to cheer about at the Tokyo aquatics centre on Thursday. China, too, had a great day throughout the morning session, clinching two gold medals, including a brilliant win in the women’s 4x200m relay over its fancied rivals, the United States and Australia. FOLLOW LIVE - TOKYO OLYMPICS, DAY 7 Dressel, …

Watch The Epic Reaction From Caeleb Dressel's Family As He Wins Olympic Gold
3 years, 5 months ago

Watch The Epic Reaction From Caeleb Dressel's Family As He Wins Olympic Gold

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Emotions were running high Wednesday as Team USA swimmer Caeleb Dressel won his first solo gold medal and set a new record at the Tokyo Olympics. Caeleb Dressel sets the 100M Free Olympic Record and his family’s reaction is EVERYTHING. #TokyoOlympics pic.twitter.com/vwiYZMJ85J — #TokyoOlympics July 29, 2021 In a post-race interview, Dressel, who already held the world …

Tokyo Olympics, Swimming: Americans Caeleb Dressel and Bobby Finke win big
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics, Swimming: Americans Caeleb Dressel and Bobby Finke win big

The Hindu  

Caeleb Dressel of the United States won the men's 100m freestyle gold and compatriot Bobby Finke clinched the 800m free in a day of double American glory in the Tokyo pool. World champion Dressel powered to victory an Olympic record time of 47.02, finishing six hundredths of a second ahead of Rio winner Kyle Chalmers of Australia, with Russian Kliment …

Meet Caeleb Dressel: Team USA’s new Olympic swimming star who just won a thrilling, emotional gold medal
3 years, 5 months ago

Meet Caeleb Dressel: Team USA’s new Olympic swimming star who just won a thrilling, emotional gold medal

New York Times  

The tears fell freely, as Caeleb Dressel realized what he’d done and how much he’d sacrificed to make it to the moment. I’m so happy.” It was Dressel’s fourth career Olympic gold medal and his first in an individual event. “I’m just trying to swim fast.” Earlier this week, Dressel won gold as part of the men’s 4×100-meter freestyle relay. …

Team USA swimmer Caeleb Dressel throws gold medal to teammate who didn’t get to compete
3 years, 5 months ago

Team USA swimmer Caeleb Dressel throws gold medal to teammate who didn’t get to compete

The Independent  

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Caeleb Dressel Tosses Gold Medal To U.S. Sub Brooks Curry After Olympic Relay Victory
3 years, 5 months ago

Caeleb Dressel Tosses Gold Medal To U.S. Sub Brooks Curry After Olympic Relay Victory

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING U.S. swimming star Caeleb Dressel led off the 4x100 meter freestyle relay victory on Monday at the Tokyo Olympics. Viral video showed Dressel throwing his medal into the stands to teammate Brooks Curry, who swam in the relay prelims the night before to help propel the Americans into the final. 🥇 Caeleb Dressel gave his gold medal …

Spotlight beckons Caeleb Dressel, swimming’s reluctant star
3 years, 5 months ago

Spotlight beckons Caeleb Dressel, swimming’s reluctant star

Associated Press  

For a man tabbed as swimming’s next superstar, Caeleb Dressel couldn’t be more disinterested. “I’d rather just shut up and swim,” the 24-year-old Floridian said. I want to chase my own.” Dressel was a bit player in his first Olympics five years ago in Rio, winning two relay gold medals while Phelps and Ryan Lochte’s careers as the world’s two …

Swimming: Caeleb Dressel Wins but Simone Manuel Fails to Qualify for Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 6 months ago

Swimming: Caeleb Dressel Wins but Simone Manuel Fails to Qualify for Tokyo Olympics

News 18  

Caeleb Dressel locked up his spot for Tokyo, where he’s expected to be one of the biggest stars in the Olympic pool. She just missed a spot in Friday night’s final when five swimmers went faster in the second semifinal heat, with Erika Brown taking the eighth spot in 54.15 two-hundredths faster than Manuel. While Dressel isn’t expected to swim …

Dressel, Ledecky lead chase for Olympic berths at US trials
3 years, 6 months ago

Dressel, Ledecky lead chase for Olympic berths at US trials

Associated Press  

— Caeleb Dressel wants to command the Olympics the way he’s done at worlds. “I think there’s going to be some world records that go down because there’s been some people that have had to go through a great deal, and they really, really want it bad.” Defending Olympic backstroke champion Ryan Murphy can’t wait to swim in front of …

U.S. swimming trials bring some clarity for athletes after a year of uncertainty
3 years, 6 months ago

U.S. swimming trials bring some clarity for athletes after a year of uncertainty

LA Times  

Katie Ledecky competes in the women’s 1,500-meter freestyle final at the TYR Pro Swim Series meet in Mission Viejo in April. “Like, I hear this on deck, ‘We can’t wait for this meet to start.’ … I think there’s going to be some world records that go down because there’s been some people that have had to go through a …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Caeleb Dressel won't top Michael Phelps' 23 golds, Eliud Kipchoge will dominate marathon, says Olympic historian Bill Mallon
5 years ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Caeleb Dressel won't top Michael Phelps' 23 golds, Eliud Kipchoge will dominate marathon, says Olympic historian Bill Mallon

Firstpost  

In gymnastics, Mallon is hardly going out on a limb in predicting that American Simone Biles, a four-time winner at Rio Olympics, will reign supreme again, provided she avoids injury American Caeleb Dressel will become a global superstar by winning more events than any other swimmer at this year’s Tokyo Olympics but he is unlikely to rack up gold medals …

Still waters run deep for reluctant superstar Dressel
5 years ago

Still waters run deep for reluctant superstar Dressel

China Daily  

Caeleb Dressel powers down his lane at the US Open Championships at Georgia Tech on Dec 7. "I don't want to say I just brush it off, because I know it's going to be inevitable," Dressel said in an interview with Associated Press. "The good thing about true perseverance is that it can't be stopped by anything besides death," Dressel …

The highs and lows of World Swimming Championships: From Caeleb Dressel's dominating show to Sun Yang's alleged doping
5 years, 5 months ago

The highs and lows of World Swimming Championships: From Caeleb Dressel's dominating show to Sun Yang's alleged doping

The Hindu  

American superstar Caeleb Dressel has invited comparisons to Olympic legend Michael Phelps after lighting up a world swimming championships plagued by doping rows, a sexual harassment arrest and a fatal nightclub accident. RELATED| ’I’m just protecting athletes’, China's Sun cries foul over doping accusations Australia’s Mack Horton and Briton Duncan Scott refused to shake Sun’s hand after losing to the …

Dressel looks for negatives after golden swim treble
5 years, 5 months ago

Dressel looks for negatives after golden swim treble

The Hindu  

Everything he touches turns to gold, but American swim sensation Caeleb Dressel beat himself up over a less-than-perfect start Saturday after completing a stunning hat-trick of world titles. I don’t want it to be easy, I really don’t.” Read: ’I’m just protecting athletes’, China's Sun cries foul over doping accusations But despite leaving Brazilian Bruno Fratus and Greek Kristian Gkolomeev …

Dressel smashes Phelps’ 100m butterfly record
5 years, 5 months ago

Dressel smashes Phelps’ 100m butterfly record

The Hindu  

American star Caeleb Dressel, swimming’s chiselled, tattooed pin-up boy, destroyed Michael Phelps’s 100 metres butterfly World record on Friday as countrywoman Simone Manuel retained her 100m freestyle title. Dressel’s fireworks were matched in the next event when American teenager Smith crushed the women’s 200m backstroke world record, before Russian Anton Chupkov emulated them as he stormed to gold in the …

World Aquatics Championships: American Caeleb Dressel obliterates Michael Phelps' record to top men's 100 metres semi-final
5 years, 5 months ago

World Aquatics Championships: American Caeleb Dressel obliterates Michael Phelps' record to top men's 100 metres semi-final

Firstpost  

Caeleb Dressel turned over half a second inside world record pace before driving home to clock 49.50 seconds in Gwangju, 0.32 quicker than American legend Phelps Gwangju: American Caeleb Dressel broke the world record in the men’s 100 metres butterfly Friday, obliterating Michael Phelps’s old mark with a jaw-dropping semi-final swim. The defending champion turned over half a second inside …

Caeleb Dressel smashes Michael Phelps' 100m butterfly world record
5 years, 5 months ago

Caeleb Dressel smashes Michael Phelps' 100m butterfly world record

The Hindu  

American Caeleb Dressel broke the world record in the men's 100 metres butterfly on Friday, obliterating Michael Phelps' old mark with a jaw-dropping semifinal swim. The defending champion turned over half a second inside world record pace before driving home to clock 49.50 seconds in Gwangju, 0.32 quicker than American legend Phelps swam at the 2009 world championships in Rome. …

World Swimming Championships: Srihari Nataraj breaks own national record
5 years, 5 months ago

World Swimming Championships: Srihari Nataraj breaks own national record

The Hindu  

Srihari Nataraj broke his own 200m backstroke national record in the heats at the World Swimming Championships in Gwangju, South Korea, on Thursday. Earlier, American Caeleb Dressel swam the second-fastest 100m freestyle in history to retain his world title as China lashed out at the anti-doping protests targeting Olympic star Sun Yang. Dressel, 22, clocked a jaw-dropping 46.96 seconds in …

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