Caeleb Dressel Explains How His Mindset Has Changed as He's Aged in Swimming

After qualifying for his first individual event for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Caeleb Dressel spoke candidly with the media about his place in swimming. Dressel admits that when he was younger, his mindset was to stay dominant for as long as he could. Now seeing younger swimmers going times that Dressel was swimming earlier in his career, Dressel can't help but be happy for them and do whatever he can to aid in their success.

[@simfora8053]

I know he isn’t going best times but man I still love watching Caeleb. And with Caeleb having a different mindset and still being honest on camera it makes e happy.

[@lucienma4638]

Paris is his last chance to defend his titles in 100 fly & 50 free. Both events’ favorites go to his competitors. Good luck.

[@Auroralights321]

No matter what happens in Paris, Caeleb will always be one of my favorite swimmers! I'm also so happy to hear that he said he still had some years left.

[@snowpants2212]

You can feel how competitive he is. The 100 free really got to him. My only question is whether it’ll lean him into this “shift” into passing the torch OR drive him toward LA 2028.

[@aileneivirtudazo4190]

You're forever one of my idols in Swimming. God bless always Caeleb. ❤❤❤

[@Ralts2]

The new generation is really coming in quick lol but he’s right there with them

[@margotjacobs6639]

I love it when swimmers talk about how they love (or hate) a pool, or that a certain pool is fast. Caeleb raving about this pool is something only other swimmers can understand.

[@mustafamirza7339]

Dressel is only 26. He’ll still get his golds and I really think he’s gonna make a statement next Olympics

[@XwD77]

He is actually 28 this year

[@mustafamirza7339]

@@XwD77damn time flies

[@edubielalpizar4391]

@@mustafamirza7339 wake up ! the alarm is buzzing and your deadline was yesterday :D

[@debwordingham8619]

What a gracious young man. Proud to have him representing Team USA.

[@andreaklass2857]

Wow besides super impressive it's so interesting hearing his mindset coming into this sport. Get iT Dressel!!💪✨️

[@alexstark9071]

CAELEB! The RIZZLER