Caeleb Dressel is now the second fastest American performer in history. The Florida freshman won the 50 freestyle at the 2015 Men’s NCAA DI Swimming and Diving Championships with his time of 18.67, lowering his 17-18 NAG record from this morning. That time will also stand as the new Florida school record as well.
Earlier this morning he broke his own NAG record with a 18.86 lead off in the prelims of the 200 freestyle relay. He went that same exact time during his individual 50 freestyle preliminary swim to qualify first going into finals. Tonight, the national age group record takes a big jump from 18.86 to 18.67.
Dressel received a lot of heat after making the decision to swim for Florida, but it appears to have paid off. His former club coach, Jason Canalog, told us he put on 25 pounds of muscle over the last year.
His time from finals will stand as tied for the seventh fastest swim in history. Nathan Adrian currently holds the American Record with his time of 18.66.
Top 10 All Time Performances:
1. 18.47 – Cesar Cielo – 2008
T2. 18.52 – Cesar Cielo 2008
T2. 18.52 – Matt Targett – 2009
4. 18.63 – Vlad Morozov – 2013
5. 18.64 – Kristian Gkolomeev – 2015
6. 18.66 – Nathan Adrian – 2008
T7. 18.67 – Nathan Adrian – 2011
T7 18.67 – Fred Bosquet – 2010
T7. 1867 – Caeleb Dressel – 2015
T10. 18.69 – Cesar Cielo – 2007
T10. 18.69 – Kristian Gkolomeev – 2015
Top 5 American Performances:
1. 18.66 – Nathan Adrian – 2008
T2. 18.67 – Nathan Adrian – 2011
T2. 1867 – Caeleb Dressel – 2015
4. 18.82 – Alex Righi – 2009
5. 18.84 – Jimmy Feigen – 2009
RACE VIDEO!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4hHK_WxJ1Y
I think it is the things that his dad Michael learned swimming with Beetle Reidinger at the University of Delaware,and has passed along to Calaeb that has helped Calaeb rocket to the top. Go Fighting Blue Hens !!!
I remember a few months back when he was taking a break, people would doubt him on this forum. I’m so glad to see him succeed! This is such a great achievement!
Gaining 25 pounds of muscle in one year is literally impossible LOL. Maybe 25 pounds of bodyweight is believable
I think you’re probably right when you say bodyweight vs. muscle; however, it’s probably LEAN bodyweight, which means very little fat. Essentially, he went from skinny teen to an adult body. Now, if he had gained 25# when he was 25, I’d be suspicious, but at his age… Anyway, congrat’s Caleb! Keep up the good work!
First of many NCAA titles for the kid, he brings it when counts the most and thats what you need for your team. Bring on the 100m.
The Florida haters have gone quiet……
You are correct hulkswim
No way he gained 25 lbs. It would help in the long run but that’s a lot of weight to gain so quickly. The body takes time to adjust, seems unlikely for him to have done so well so fast
Well believe it, because the results are right in front of you. Unlikely is out of the equation. He’s the real deal.
Plenty of people gain 25 lbs their freshmen years….
I’ll bet he gained the 25 pounds during his 5 months off.