Caeleb Dressel on Fastest 50 Free Since Paris: “Still trying to figure out how to swim freestyle”

2026 Pro Swim Series – Indianapolis

Video captured by Anya Pelshaw.

After swimming a 22.48 in prelims to find himself in a 3-way tie for 15th with Grant House and Maximus Williamson, Caeleb Dressel swam in a swim-off for a place in the B-final at the Pro Swim in Indianapolis. Dressel won the swim-off, cutting more than half a second off of his initial swim to touch at 21.84. This is the fastest time the Olympic champion has clocked in the event since the 2024 Paris Olympics. Dressel ended the day with a 21.85, winning the B-Final out of lane 1.

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Former Swimmer now MD
27 minutes ago

Such class and a great role model. Hope he makes it in 2028.

Konner Scott
59 minutes ago

Caeleb after a 20 year long swimming career featuring world records and Olympic golds: “I’m still trying to build up the courage to go in the deep end”

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