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Ahead of World Swimming Championships, 7x Olympic Gold Medalist Caeleb Dressel Teases Fans About His Comeback

Published 04/15/2023, 7:45 AM EDT

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After withdrawing from the 2022 World Championships and disappointing thousands of fans, Caeleb Dressel has recently hinted at a possible comeback through an Instagram post. Dressel showcased his exceptional swimming skills in the post, emphasizing that swimming is still a significant part of his life. Fans were thrilled to see Dressel swim again and expressed their admiration in the comments section. One fan even declared, “the king is back!”

The swimming sensation’s post quickly went viral, garnering over 25,000 likes in less than 24 hours, and reigniting hopes of his return.

Caeleb Dressel impresses thousands of fans with his exceptional swimming abilities

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On the evening of April 12th at 6:58 pm, Dressel posted a video on Instagram appearing completely at ease in the water. The Olympic swimmer demonstrated his love for swimming with strong, confident strokes as he glided through the University of Florida’s outdoor training pool at twilight. captivating fans with his impressive skills. In the accompanying video, Dressel also tagged a new coach Jack Szaranek in the post.

According to a report by SwimSwam newsfeed, Dressel is currently training with the University of Florida. This development has added weight to the growing speculation that Dressel may make a comeback at the upcoming World Championships in 2023, after his unexpected withdrawal from the 2022 World Championships in Budapest. But why did the Olympic champion not participate in the scheduled races in the World Championships? Here is an account of the dramatic turn of events of Dressel’s withdrawal and the reason behind his withdrawal.

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When Caeleb Dressel quit the World Championships midway, surprising thousands of fans

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After winning two golds at the World Championships 2022, Dressel backed out of the semifinals in the 100m freestyle race, later completely withdrawing from the event where he was to race in 50m freestyle and 100m freestyle races. Post his withdrawal, the American team manager Lindsay Mintenko shed light on why Dressel didn’t compete in the scheduled events.

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“He’s just not fit right now”, Mintenko spoke while explaining to journalists the reason for his withdrawal. Adding, she elaborated that the decision to withdraw him was taken quickly after consulting him, his coaches and the team’s medical staff. “It’s the right decision and especially for Caeleb’s long-term health”, she said.

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Dressel’s recent swimming post will definitely strengthen rumors and increase fans’ expectations of his participation in the upcoming World Championships 2023. Would you like to see Dressel participate in the upcoming World Championships? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

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Priya Hinduja

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Priya Hinduja is a sports writer at EssentiallySports with a specialization in skiing, gymnastics, and other major American sports. With a master's degree in English, Priya's writing is marked by a sophisticated command of language and a personalized pool of dictionaries, making her an exceptional wordsmith. Her love for skiing and gymnastics is evident in her coverage of these sports, which is as exhilarating as the sports themselves.
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