Caeleb Dressel

Caeleb Dressel
Personal information
National team  United States
Born (1996-08-16) August 16, 1996[1]
Sport
Sport Swimming
Strokes Freestyle
College team University of Florida[1]

Caeleb Dressel (born August 16, 1996) is an American freestyle swimmer who specializes in the sprint events.

At the 2013 FINA World Junior Swimming Championships in Dubai, Dressel won six medals, including a gold medal in the 100 meter freestyle, breaking the Championships record. During his freshman year at the University of Florida, he won the 2015 NCAA title in the 50 yard freestyle.[2] At the senior 2015 National Championships (long course) in San Antonio, he won two individual titles, in the 50 meter and the 100 meter freestyle.[3][4] His winning time of 21.53 in the 50 meter freestyle ranked 4th in the world for 2015.[2][5][6]

References

  1. 1 2 "Featured Bio Caeleb Dressel". USA Swimming. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Video Interview: Caeleb Dressel Storms to Third in the World". Swimming World. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Men's 50 meter freestyle final results". Omega Timing. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Men's 100 meter freestyle final results". Omega Timing. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Caeleb Dressel Takes Gold In 50 Free Final At USA Nationals". Swimming World. August 8, 2015. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
  6. ↑ Lord, Craig (December 17, 2015). "Bruno Fratus Leads The Speed Stakes With 21.37 Relay Opener At Brazil Nationals". Swimvortex. Retrieved December 17, 2015.


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