The world was mesmerized by U.S. swimmer Caeleb Dressel throughout his triumphant performances on the Tokyo Olympics. Whereas his occasions could b
The world was mesmerized by U.S. swimmer Caeleb Dressel throughout his triumphant performances on the Tokyo Olympics. Whereas his occasions could be over in Tokyo, do not rely him out for the Paris Olympics in 2024.
“I very a lot want to make the crew, however bought to get placed on the crew first,” stated the 24-year-old Florida native. “I am no precedence over anyone in U.S. swimming. I bought to make the crew first, then we will discuss Paris.”
Dressel gained 5 gold medals in Tokyo, together with three from particular person occasions — the boys’s 100m butterfly and the 50m and 100m freestyle. Dressel advised CNBC’s “The Information with Shepard Smith” that whereas he did land on the high of the rostrum, he “did not have an ideal race,” however discovered so much and appears ahead to getting again right into a routine.
Host Shepard Smith requested Dressel what wants to vary in regards to the Olympics. The seven-time Olympic gold medalist advised Smith he’d wish to see much less fanfare, in order that he can merely give attention to his sport.
“With reference to vary, possibly not put as a lot highlight on a few of these athletes,” Dressel stated, “If it have been as much as me, it could simply be me and my coach within the water, and no person else, actually. I do not actually look after the eye, I simply need to swim quick.”